Ethical Behavior Terms

adjective Conscientious is an adjective that describes someone who is diligent, careful, and thorough in their work or duties.

• She is a conscientious worker who always completes her tasks thoroughly and on time.
• I appreciate how conscientious you are about double-checking your work.
• Dude, you gotta be more conscientious about locking your phone when you're not using it.
• Being conscientious is like having a built-in quality control system for everything you do.

adjective deserving praise and commendation; praiseworthy

• The laudable efforts of the volunteers were recognized by the community.
• It's really laudable how she always goes out of her way to help others.
• That was some seriously laudable work you did there.
• His dedication to his craft is truly laudable, like a shining beacon of inspiration.

noun the quality or state of being modest; reserve or propriety in speech, dress, or behavior

• Her modesty prevented her from accepting the praise for her accomplishments.
• She's so modest, she never brags about her achievements.
• I can't stand people who front their modesty just to get attention.
• The tree's modesty in bearing fruit without showy flowers is admirable.

noun a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of eleven players on a large field

adjective unfair or dishonest

• His behavior at the meeting was simply not cricket.
• Skipping class is just not cricket, you know?
• Cheating on the exam is totally not cricket.
• The way she treated her friends was just not cricket.