moral
gb/mˈɔɹəl/ us/mˈɔɹəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 2300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
Lesson about right and wrong
The lesson about good and bad behavior in a story or event.
Patrón de uso:
the moral of [a story/event]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'moral' with 'morale', which means confidence or enthusiasm.
Sinónimos
lesson (Focuses on the teaching or takeaway without necessarily implying ethics.)
Antónimos
immorality (Refers to the absence of ethical principles, opposite of a moral lesson.)
Colocaciones
moral of the story
|clear moral
|strong moral
|teach a moral
Temas
ethics
|education
|literature
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy.
- Every fable has a moral at the end.
- The film's moral was about the importance of friendship.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The moral of the story is to be kind.
- This book has an important moral.
- He told a story with a clear moral.
adjective
B2
property
2
Following rules of right and wrong
Doing what is right and good according to rules of behavior.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is moral
Sinónimos
ethical (Often used in professional or philosophical contexts.)
Antónimos
immoral (Describes behavior that breaks accepted rules of right and wrong.)
Colocaciones
moral decision
|moral duty
|moral responsibility
|moral values
Temas
ethics
|character
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She believes it is her moral duty to help the poor.
- He is known as a highly moral person.
- The committee debated the moral implications of the decision.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- It is not moral to lie.
- He made a moral choice.
- She is a moral person.
adjective
B2
property
3
Relating to ethics
About what is right or wrong in how people act.
Patrón de uso:
moral [noun]
Sinónimos
ethical (Emphasizes professional or philosophical aspects of morality.)
Antónimos
amoral (Not concerned with right or wrong; outside morality.)
Colocaciones
moral principles
|moral code
|moral philosophy
Temas
ethics
|society
|core_vocabulary
|education
Ejemplos
- The law should reflect the moral values of society.
- They faced a moral dilemma during the negotiations.
- Moral questions are often difficult to answer.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We talked about moral rules in class.
- The story raises a moral question.
- He studies moral philosophy.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
moral
AFI
GB/mˈɔɹəl/
US/mˈɔɹəl/
Sílabas y acento
mor - al (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (mor)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: moral
Noun
- Base: moral
- Plural: morals
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
take the moral high ground
1/tˈeɪk ðə mˈɔɹəl hˈaɪ ɡɹˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
Choose ethically superior action
To decide to act in a way that is more fair or good than others, even if it is harder.
Ejemplos
- He took the moral high ground by refusing to cheat.
- They chose to take the moral high ground instead of attacking their critics.
the moral high ground
1/ðə mˈɔɹəl hˈaɪ ɡɹˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
Position of ethical superiority
When someone acts in a way that seems better or more correct than others, especially in an argument or competition.
Ejemplos
- She refused to insult her opponent, taking the moral high ground.
- By admitting his mistake, he gained the moral high ground in the debate.
the moral of the story
1/ðə mˈɔɹəl əv ðə stˈɔɹi/
fixed phrase
Main ethical lesson from story
The main lesson about good and bad behavior that you learn from a story or experience.
Ejemplos
- The moral of the story is to never give up.
- So, the moral of the story is: don't trust strangers.