Ethical Values Vocabulary

noun the quality or state of being holy; sanctity

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• The concept of holiness is central to many religious beliefs.
• She always carries herself with an air of holiness.
• Some people think they can achieve holiness by just doing good deeds.
• The holiness of the moment was palpable, as if time had stopped.

adjective not conforming to accepted standards of morality or modesty; indecent

• Her immodest attire was not appropriate for the formal event.
• She always gets attention with her immodest outfits.
• She's always rocking those immodest clothes.
• His immodest behavior showed his lack of humility.

noun the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance

• After committing the crime, the criminal showed deep penitence for his actions.
• She expressed her penitence by apologizing profusely to her friend.
• He was full of penitence after getting caught cheating on the test.
• The artist's use of dark colors in the painting conveyed a sense of penitence and remorse.

adjective not tarnished or damaged; not spoiled or corrupted

• The antique silverware was found in an untarnished condition.
• Her reputation remained untarnished despite the rumors.
• His record is untarnished, he's never been caught doing anything wrong.
• The untarnished beauty of the untouched forest took my breath away.