Ethics And Morality

verb to caution, advise, or counsel against something; to scold or reprimand mildly

• The teacher had to admonish the student for not completing the assignment on time.
• My mom always admonishes me for leaving my room messy.
• The coach admonished the player for missing an easy shot during the game.
• The wise elder would often admonish the younger villagers to cherish their traditions.

noun self-centeredness

• His constant bragging and self-centered behavior can be attributed to his egotism.
• She's always talking about herself, it's like she's the queen of egotism.
• That guy is so full of himself, total egotism on display.
• Egotism is like a wall that prevents you from truly connecting with others.

adjective not conforming with generally accepted standards of behavior or propriety; morally offensive

• The judge ruled that the defendant's indecent behavior was unacceptable in a court of law.
• I can't believe she wore such an indecent outfit to the party.
• That movie was so indecent, I couldn't even watch it.
• His indecent proposal left her feeling uncomfortable and uneasy.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Italian political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli, especially in being cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous in politics.

• The politician's Machiavellian tactics were evident in his manipulation of public opinion.
• I don't trust him, he's always playing these Machiavellian games.
• She's so Machiavellian, always scheming behind everyone's back.
• The CEO's Machiavellian approach to business was like a chess master moving pieces on a board.

noun a specific objective or goal that a person or organization aims to achieve

• The organization's mission is to provide access to education for all children.
• Our mission is to throw the best party of the year.
• Our squad's mission is to find the best tacos in town.
• His mission to find inner peace led him on a journey of self-discovery.

verb to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of someone in authority

• It is important to obey the rules and regulations set forth by the company.
• Just obey what your boss says and you'll be fine.
• Dude, just obey the traffic laws and you won't get a ticket.
• Sometimes it's better to obey your instincts and follow your gut feeling.

noun a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment

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• It is always a pleasure to attend such well-organized events.
• I get so much pleasure from spending time with my friends.
• It's a real pleasure to hang out with you, dude.
• The pleasure of reading a good book is like escaping into another world.

adjective showing disrespect or irreverence towards something sacred

• The desecration of the church was considered sacrilegious by the community.
• Dude, messing with that holy place is just straight up sacrilegious.
• You know that's totally sacrilegious, right?
• To some, using comic sans for a formal document is sacrilegious.

noun a person, especially a child, who reveals secrets or informs on others; informer or talebearer

• The teacher was disappointed to see one student acting as a tattletale on their classmates.
• I can't believe Sarah is such a tattletale, always telling on everyone.
• Don't be a tattletale and go running to the boss about every little thing.
• The old clock on the wall was a tattletale, ticking away the passing minutes.

verb to assign responsibility for a fault or wrong

preposition indicating the person or thing responsible for something

• The investigation revealed that the faulty equipment was to blame for the accident.
• Don't worry, you're not to blame for what happened.
• She's always looking for someone else to blame for her mistakes.
• The storm was to blame for the cancellation of the outdoor event.

noun a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

• The spy was identified as a traitor and was immediately arrested.
• I can't believe he turned out to be a traitor after all these years.
• Don't trust him, he's a total traitor.
• Betraying your friends is the ultimate act of being a traitor.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering questions such as how, when, or where

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• One might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb when considering the consequences of their actions.
• Might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb, so why not go all out?
• You know what they say, might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb!
• In life, sometimes you have to take risks and go all in, it's like being hung for a sheep as a lamb.

noun a person, especially an unspecified or unknown person

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

interjection an abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

• It is hard to believe that someone would sell their own grandmother for money.
• I can't believe someone would sell their own grandmother just for some cash.
• I can't wrap my head around the fact that someone would sell their own grandmother for a quick buck.
• The level of greed is so high that it seems like someone would sell their own grandmother to get what they want.