voice of conscience

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voice of conscience

A person listens to their voice of conscience before making a decision.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An inner voice that judges your behavior: The "voice of conscience" is the metaphorical inner sense or feeling that guides a person to distinguish right from wrong, often manifesting as thoughts or feelings that comment on or judge one's own actions, decisions, or intentions.
Usage
  • The term is used to describe the internal moral guide or sense of duty that prompts a person to act ethically or causes feelings of guilt after wrongdoing.
  • It is typically used in singular form and often personified as a "voice" one hears in one's mind.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • He ignored the voice of conscience and proceeded with the dishonest plan.
    • Her voice of conscience was so strong that she returned the lost wallet immediately.
    • The voice of conscience told him to apologize for his harsh words.
Advanced Usage
  • "To listen to/heed the voice of conscience": To pay attention to and act according to one's moral feelings.
    • In the end, he listened to the voice of conscience and told the truth.
  • "The voice of conscience speaks": Used to indicate the moment one's moral sense becomes active or gives guidance.
    • When she saw the injustice, the voice of conscience spoke loudly within her.
Variants and Related Words
  • Conscience (n): The inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives. This is the core concept from which "voice of conscience" is derived.
    • His conscience wouldn't allow him to keep the secret.
  • Conscientious (adj): Governed by or done according to conscience; meticulous and careful.
    • She is a very conscientious worker.
Synonyms
  • Moral compass: An internal set of beliefs that guides ethical behavior.
  • Inner voice: A general term for internal thoughts or feelings, which can include the conscience.
  • Sense of right and wrong: The basic ability to judge actions as moral or immoral.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "A guilty conscience": A feeling of guilt or anxiety because one has done something wrong.
    • His strange behavior was a sign of a guilty conscience.
  • "In (all/good) conscience": In all fairness; according to what one believes is right.
    • I could not, in all conscience, charge you for such a small repair.
voice of conscience

A person listens to their voice of conscience before making a decision.

Noun
  1. an inner voice that judges your behavior

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