morally

Definition

Adverb:
- In a manner relating to principles of right and wrong behavior: "Morally" describes an action, decision, or judgment that is based on or conforms to ethical standards.
- From a moral perspective; with respect to what is considered right or good: It indicates consideration or evaluation based on moral principles.

Usage Examples

Adverb:
- He argued that the policy was morally wrong. (He argued that the policy was wrong according to ethical principles.)
- She felt morally obligated to tell the truth. (She felt a duty based on her sense of right and wrong to tell the truth.)
- The character acted morally despite the temptation. (The character acted in an ethically correct way even when tempted to do otherwise.)

Advanced Usage

"Morally speaking": Used to introduce a statement or evaluation from an ethical standpoint.
- Morally speaking, we have a duty to help those in need. (From an ethical perspective, we have a duty to help those in need.)
"Morally reprehensible/justified": Common collocations describing actions judged as ethically wrong or right.
- His betrayal was morally reprehensible. (His betrayal was deeply wrong from an ethical viewpoint.)
- The protest was morally justified. (The protest was considered right based on moral principles.)

Variants and Related Words

Moral (adjective): Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior.
- It was a moral dilemma. (It was a difficult choice involving right and wrong.)
Morality (noun): Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong.
- They debated the morality of the decision. (They debated whether the decision was ethically right or wrong.)
Immoral (adjective): Not conforming to accepted standards of morality.
- Lying is considered immoral. (Lying is considered ethically wrong.)

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