Ethics And Morality Vocabulary

noun freedom from external control or influence

• The employees were given more autonomy to make decisions on their projects.
• I like having the autonomy to choose my own schedule at work.
• I have total autonomy over what I do on the weekends.
• The artist's autonomy in creating her masterpiece was evident in every brushstroke.

verb to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

• It is considered a serious offense to blaspheme in many religious communities.
• Don't blaspheme in front of my grandmother, she's very religious.
• I can't believe he blasphemed like that, it's so disrespectful.
• Her decision to blaspheme against tradition caused quite a stir in the family.

adjective blatant - (of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly

adverb blatantly - in an open and unashamed manner

• The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations led to a serious accident.
• It was blatant that he was lying about his whereabouts last night.
• That was a blatant foul, the ref totally missed it!
• Her blatant disregard for other people's feelings is really starting to bother me.

adjective expressing strong disapproval or condemnation

• The damnatory evidence presented in court sealed the defendant's fate.
• The damnatory report from the boss made everyone nervous.
• That damnatory review of the movie was so harsh.
• Her silence was damnatory, speaking volumes without saying a word.

verb to expel or exclude someone from the legal profession

• The unethical lawyer was ultimately disbarred for his fraudulent activities.
• The crooked attorney got disbarred for cheating his clients.
• That shady lawyer got the boot and was disbarred for his shady dealings.
• His constant lying and deceit eventually led to him being disbarred from the group of trusted individuals.

adjective having a bad reputation; not respectable

• The company decided not to do business with the disreputable supplier.
• I heard that place is pretty disreputable, we should avoid going there.
• That guy is so sketchy, he's definitely disreputable.
• Her reputation took a hit when she associated with that disreputable crowd.

adjective describing someone who has malicious or harmful intentions

• The jury found the defendant guilty of premeditated murder, labeling him as an evil minded individual.
• I don't trust that guy, he seems really evil minded.
• Stay away from those evil minded people, they'll only bring trouble.
• Her words were like daggers, piercing through the hearts of the evil minded.

verb to cause injury or damage to someone or something

• The new safety regulations aim to prevent any individuals from being harmed in the workplace.
• I told him to be careful around the machinery to avoid getting harmed.
• If you mess with that group, you're gonna get seriously harmed.
• His reputation was harmed by the scandal, causing him to lose credibility.

adjective not revealing or affected by emotion

• The judge remained impassive throughout the entire trial, carefully considering all the evidence presented.
• She tried to make him laugh with her jokes, but he just sat there impassive.
• I could tell by his impassive expression that he wasn't impressed with the concert.
• Her face was like an impassive mask, hiding all of her true emotions.

adjective showing a lack of respect for God or religion

• The impious act of desecrating the church was met with outrage from the community.
• He was always making impious jokes during church service.
• She's so impious, always disrespecting people's beliefs.
• His impious behavior towards authority figures will only lead to trouble.

noun a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair act or occurrence

• The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, citing a clear case of injustice.
• It's just not fair how some people get away with injustice.
• That's some messed up injustice right there.
• The darkness of injustice cast a shadow over the community.

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

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

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

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• It is not ethical for a public official to look the other way when faced with corruption.
• I saw my neighbor's dog running loose, but I decided to look the other way.
• When it comes to cheating in exams, some students just look the other way.
• She knew her friend was making a mistake, but she chose to look the other way and let her learn from it.

noun the incorrect or improper use of something

verb to use something incorrectly or improperly

• The misuse of company funds is strictly prohibited.
• Please don't misuse the office printer for personal use.
• Stop misusing your privileges at work.
• He felt like he was misusing his talents by staying in a job he didn't enjoy.

verb to bind or compel someone to a particular course of action

adjective feeling bound or compelled to do something

• As a citizen, you are obligated to follow the laws of the country.
• I feel obligated to help my friend move this weekend.
• I'm not obligated to do anything for you, so stop asking.
• She felt obligated to carry the weight of her family's expectations on her shoulders.

verb to shock or offend someone by doing something that goes against accepted standards or morals

• The politician's actions scandalize the entire nation.
• I can't believe she scandalized everyone at the party last night.
• She really scandalized the whole crew with that stunt.
• His decision to quit his job scandalized his family.

noun the act of restraining oneself or denying one's own desires or needs

• The practice of self-denial is often associated with religious asceticism.
• She's really good at self-denial when it comes to eating junk food.
• I can't believe he's still in self-denial about his bad habits.
• Sometimes self-denial can be like holding onto a balloon that you know will eventually pop.

• The company's policy on discrimination is clear: any form of harassment is unacceptable.
• It's completely unacceptable to show up late to a meeting without any notice.
• Dude, it's totally unacceptable to ghost someone after a date.
• In a civilized society, violence is considered unacceptable behavior.

noun a wrongful or illegal act

adjective characterized by or involving wrongdoing

• The investigation revealed evidence of financial wrongdoing within the company.
• I heard rumors of some shady wrongdoing going on at the office.
• They got caught red-handed doing some serious wrongdoing.
• His betrayal felt like a deep emotional wrongdoing.

noun a shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician

• The politician was accused of being a snollygoster by his opponents.
• I can't trust that snollygoster, he's always up to something sneaky.
• That snollygoster is just looking out for his own interests, not the people's.
• The corporate executive was a snollygoster, always manipulating situations to his advantage.

noun A person who studies or writes about political theory

• The political theorist presented a comprehensive analysis of democracy in his latest book.
• I heard that political theorist is giving a lecture at the university next week.
• That political theorist really knows their stuff when it comes to government.
• The ideas proposed by the political theorist sparked a revolution in political thought.

noun a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected

• The scientist observed an aberrance in the data that could not be explained by any known factors.
• There was definitely some aberrance going on with the new guy's behavior at work.
• I can't believe the aberrance of that party last night, it was wild!
• Her unique style of painting was considered an aberrance in the art world, but it soon gained recognition for its creativity.