Moral Values

noun a member of the Roman Catholic Church

adjective relating to the Roman Catholic Church or its members

• The Catholic Church is one of the oldest religious institutions in the world.
• My best friend is Catholic and she goes to church every Sunday.
• I heard that guy is a hardcore Catholic and never misses a church service.
• The team's dedication to their cause was like a Catholic devotion to their faith.

noun the state or practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse

• The concept of chastity is often associated with abstinence from sexual activity.
• She takes her chastity very seriously and is saving herself for marriage.
• Some people think that chastity is old-fashioned and unnecessary.
• In literature, the white dove is often used as a symbol of purity and chastity.

noun a religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ

adjective relating to or characteristic of Christians or Christianity

• Christianity is one of the world's major monotheistic religions.
• My family practices Christianity and we go to church every Sunday.
• Some people think Christianity is old-fashioned, but I find comfort in my faith.
• The principles of Christianity teach us to love our neighbors as ourselves.

adjective having qualities or characteristics of a god or a deity; devoutly religious or pious

• The priest was known for his godly wisdom and compassion.
• My grandmother is the most godly person I know.
• That new song is just godly, I can't stop listening to it.
• The artist's godly talent was evident in every brushstroke.

noun a person who is morally good or virtuous

• She is widely regarded as a good person due to her charitable work and ethical behavior.
• I can always count on him to do the right thing because he's just a good person.
• She's a real stand-up gal, a true good person through and through.
• Being a good person is like planting seeds of kindness that will bloom into a beautiful garden of positivity.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'high principled' describes a person who has strong moral principles

• She was known for being a high principled individual who always acted with integrity.
• My friend is so high principled that she never cuts corners or compromises her values.
• I admire how he stays true to his high principled beliefs no matter what.
• The company's high principled approach to business has earned them a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.

adjective a word or phrase that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, such as 'hypocritical' which means behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.

• It is hypocritical for someone to preach about honesty while they themselves are constantly lying.
• She's so hypocritical, always telling us to eat healthy while she's munching on junk food.
• I can't stand how hypocritical he is, acting all high and mighty when he's just as messed up as the rest of us.
• The politician's stance on corruption is hypocritical, as he is often caught accepting bribes behind closed doors.

noun a member of a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to simplify and regulate forms of worship

• The puritan settlers believed in strict religious principles.
• The puritans were known for their conservative beliefs.
• Those puritans were a bunch of prudes.
• Her puritanical views on morality were evident in her strict lifestyle choices.

noun the quality of being morally right or justifiable

• The concept of righteousness is often discussed in philosophical and religious texts.
• She always tries to do what she believes is righteousness.
• Dude, that guy is all about righteousness, he never does anything wrong.
• In the world of politics, righteousness is often used as a tool to gain public trust.

adjective describing someone who is full of compassion or pity

• The judge listened to the defendant's ruthful plea for a lighter sentence.
• She couldn't help but feel ruthful after hearing about her friend's difficult situation.
• I'm feeling pretty ruthful about skipping my workout today.
• The painting captured a sense of ruthful longing in the subject's eyes.

noun a habitually lazy person

• The sluggard refused to help with any of the chores around the house.
• Don't be such a sluggard, get up and do something productive!
• That sluggard is always lounging around, never lifting a finger.
• His mind was a sluggard, slow to process new information.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, describing someone or something as lacking moral principles or ethics.

• The unprincipled behavior of the company's executives led to a major scandal.
• I can't believe how unprincipled some people can be when it comes to making money.
• That guy is so unprincipled, he'll do anything to get ahead.
• His unprincipled actions left a trail of destruction in his wake.

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

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The professor used the mistake as a teachable moment to explain the concept further.
• When my son spilled his drink, I saw it as a teachable moment to remind him to be more careful.
• After the argument, my friend saw it as a teachable moment to apologize and make things right.
• The loss in the game was a teachable moment for the team to work on their weaknesses and improve for the next match.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

pronoun a word that can function as a noun phrase used by itself 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 that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Going against someone's principles is considered unethical in professional settings.
• It's just not right to go against someone's principles like that.
• Messing with someone's principles is a major no-no.
• Going against someone's principles is like betraying their core values.