Ethics

Pronunciation: /ˈɛθɪk/

Ethics (noun)

  1. A set of rules about what is right and wrong in behavior.
  2. Guidelines that help people in a profession decide how to act correctly.

Examples

  • Honesty is a key ethic in many cultures.
  • Every profession has its own set of ethics.

Common collocations: strong ethic, personal ethic, ethical standards, work ethic

Synonyms of Ethics

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Ethics

  • — describing behavior that violates moral principles.
  • — referring to actions that are wrong or bad.