Morality And Ethics Vocabulary

adjective lowered in quality, value, or character

• The debased currency led to economic instability in the country.
• He debased himself by cheating on the exam.
• She's so debased, always causing drama for attention.
• The debased morals of society are a cause for concern.

noun a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities

• It is always advisable to take the highroad in difficult situations.
• I know it's tough, but try to take the highroad and don't stoop to their level.
• When they start gossiping, just take the highroad and walk away.
• Choosing the highroad in life often leads to greater personal growth and satisfaction.

adjective able to be justified or defended; reasonable

adverb in a way that is able to be justified or defended; reasonably

• The decision to increase taxes was deemed justifiable by the government due to the economic situation.
• I think his actions were justifiable given the circumstances.
• I can see why she did that, it's totally justifiable.
• In the court of public opinion, his actions were justifiable based on the evidence presented.

noun an immoral or wicked act

• The accused was charged with committing a serious misdeed against the company.
• I heard that John got in trouble for some misdeed at work.
• She's always up to some misdeed, trying to get away with things.
• The misdeed of cheating on the exam will haunt her conscience forever.