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morality

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/məˈræl.ə.ti/ · mo-ral-i-ty

A system of principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

Meanings

nounformal

A system of principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

ایک اصولوں کا نظام جو صحیح اور غلط یا اچھے اور برے برتاؤ میں فرق کر کے بیان کرتا ہے۔

اخلاق

akhlaq

Formal: نیکی

Synonyms

ethicsmoralsprinciplesاخلاقیاتہنرفضائل

Antonyms

immoralityunethical behaviorcorruptionبے اخلاقیگناہفحاشی

Common Collocations

  • moral values
  • sense of morality
  • moral dilemma

Example Sentences

Individuals should strive to uphold a strong sense of morality.

افراد کو اخلاقی اصولوں کی پاسداری کرنے کی کوشش کرنی چاہیے۔

Afraad ko akhlaqi usooolon ki paasdaari karne ki koshish karni chahiye.

The story highlights the importance of morality in society.

کہانی معاشرے میں اخلاق کی اہمیت کو اجاگر کرتی ہے۔

Kahani muashray mein akhlaq ki ahmiyat ko ujagar karti hai.

Debates about morality often reflect cultural differences.

اخلاقیات کے بارے میں مباحثے اکثر ثقافتی اختلافات کی عکاسی کرتے ہیں۔

Akhlaqiyat ke baare mein mabahisay aksar saqafati ikhtalafat ki akhasi karte hain.

Easily Confused With

morale:Morality refers to ethical principles, while morale refers to the confidence or spirit of a group.

Word Family

moral
adjectiveاخلاقی
morally
adverbاخلاقی طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Moral sounds like 'moral' stories that teach good behavior.

Visualize a judge upholding laws of morality.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔

Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bahut nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.

Thousands of wishes that take my breath away, Many of my desires came true, yet still too few.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

انسان اپنی عمل سے پہچانا جاتا ہے۔

Insaan apni amal se pehchana jata hai.

A person is known by their actions.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "moralitas" — moral character

First known use: 14th century

The word 'morality' has been derived from the Latin term 'moralitas', which pertains to moral character, ethical behavior, and the principles of right and wrong.