Political Ethics

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'far' can be considered a noun as it represents a distance.

verb A word that expresses an action or state of being. In this case, 'go' is a verb indicating movement or action.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. There are no adjectives applicable to 'go too far'.

adverb A word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, 'too' is an adverb modifying the verb 'go', indicating an excessive or unnecessary amount.

  • It is important to set boundaries so that disagreements do not go too far.
  • I think you're starting to go too far with your jokes.
  • Dude, you're totally going too far with that prank.
  • Her ambition knows no bounds and sometimes it can go too far.

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.

noun the quality of being dishonest or lacking moral principles; lack of integrity

  • The committee investigated the allegations of financial improbity within the organization.
  • I heard there was some shady business going on, like improbity or something.
  • That guy is always up to no good, total improbity.
  • The dark clouds of improbity loomed over the company's reputation.

adjective not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy

  • The witness's testimony was deemed unimpeachable by the court.
  • His reputation in the community is unimpeachable.
  • She's got an unimpeachable record when it comes to winning arguments.
  • The sunset painted an unimpeachable masterpiece across the sky.

noun the practice of holding more than one paid position or job at the same time

  • Double jobbing, also known as holding multiple public offices, is considered unethical in many countries.
  • I heard Tom got caught double jobbing by working two government positions at the same time.
  • I can't believe she's double jobbing, what a hustler!
  • Juggling a full-time job and a side gig is like double jobbing in the modern world.

verb to disqualify oneself as a judge in a particular case due to a conflict of interest or bias

  • The judge had to recuse himself from the case due to a conflict of interest.
  • I had to recuse myself from the debate because I couldn't stay impartial.
  • I decided to recuse myself from the drama going on at work.
  • Sometimes we need to recuse ourselves from situations that are not good for our mental health.