Ethics & Social Judgment

Moral judgment, blame, praise, honor, fairness, and social evaluation.

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# Ethics & Social Judgment

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## About
Moral judgment, blame, praise, honor, fairness, and social evaluation.

## Words by Level

### A1
- just - A very short time ago.
- wrong - Not correct; mistaken or untrue.

### A2
- straight - Going in one direction without bending or curving.
- fair - Treating everyone equally and according to the rules.
- fault - Responsibility for something bad that has happened.
- honor - Great respect given to someone who is admired or important.
- blame - To say or think that someone or something is the cause of something bad.
- pride - A feeling of satisfaction in your own or someone else's achievements.
- unfair - Not fair; not treating people equally or in a just way.
- dishonest - Not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or deceive people.

### B1
- respect - A feeling of admiration or high regard for someone or something.
- honest - Always telling the truth and not cheating or lying.
- shame - A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment about something you have done.
- responsibility - A duty or task that you are expected to deal with.
- glory - Great honour and admiration earned by an achievement.
- vice - Bad or immoral behavior, or a bad habit.
- guilt - The unhappy feeling you have when you know you have done something wrong.
- moral - Relating to what is right and wrong in people's behavior.
- punish - To make someone suffer for something wrong they have done.
- praise - Words that show approval or admiration for someone or something.
- incorrect - Not correct; wrong.
- politely - In a way that shows good manners and respect for others.
- improper - Not suitable, right, or correct for the situation.
- unfairly - In a way that is not fair or just.
- sportsmanship - Fair, respectful behavior toward opponents, including winning or losing gracefully.
- impotent - unable to copulate, usually referring to a man
- respecter - a person who respects or shows consideration for someone or something

### B2
- suspicious - Making you feel that something is wrong or dishonest.
- conscience - The part of your mind that tells you whether what you are doing is right or wrong.
- scandal - An event that shocks people and damages the reputation of those involved.
- dignity - The quality of being worthy of respect, and of respecting yourself.
- disgrace - The loss of other people's respect and the shame that comes with it.
- honorable - Deserving respect and praise.
- virtue - A good moral quality in a person.
- unacceptable - So bad or wrong that it cannot be allowed or approved.
- unreasonable - Not fair or sensible; asking for more than is right
- upright - Standing straight up; vertical.
- admirable - Deserving respect and approval.
- unnatural - Not normal; different from what usually happens in nature
- immoral - Morally wrong; not following accepted rules of right behaviour.
- unreliable - Not able to be trusted or depended on
- morally - In terms of what is right and wrong.
- wrongly - In a way that is mistaken or incorrect.
- discredit - To damage the good reputation of someone or something.
- bestow - To give something, especially an honour or a gift, to someone.
- ethic - A set of beliefs about what is right and wrong that guides a person or group.
- suspiciously - In a way that makes people think something is wrong or dishonest.
- unjustly - In a way that is not fair or right.
- glorify - To make something seem better or more important than it really is.
- improperly - In a way that is wrong, incorrect, or not suitable.
- reprove - To tell someone gently but firmly that they have done something wrong.
- disloyalty - the quality or state of failing to remain faithful to a person, group, duty, or cause
- moralize - to make comments or judgments about right and wrong, often in a self-righteous or tedious way
- reputable - generally considered honest, reliable, and worthy of respect
- inconsiderate - not caring enough about other people's needs, feelings, or convenience
- corrupter - a person, influence, or thing that morally degrades, debases, bribes, contaminates, or otherwise causes corruption
- unmerciful - showing no mercy or compassion; excessively harsh
- misbehavior - behavior that is improper, unacceptable, or contrary to rules
- corruptible - capable of being induced to act dishonestly, especially by bribery
- scandalize - to shock or offend someone by violating accepted moral or social standards
- consensual - agreed to by everyone directly involved; based on consent
- fair-minded - willing to judge people or issues impartially and without prejudice

### C1
- integrity - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
- presume - To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
- injustice - Lack of fairness; a situation in which people are treated wrongly or unfairly.
- remorse - A deep feeling of guilt and regret for something wrong you have done.
- purity - the state of being clean and not mixed with anything else
- ethical - Morally right; following accepted principles of good behaviour.
- deceit - Dishonest behaviour that is meant to trick or mislead someone.
- commend - To praise someone or something formally.
- complimentary - Given free of charge.
- candid - Honest and open, saying what you really think even when it is uncomfortable.
- revere - To respect and admire someone or something very deeply.
- conscientious - Careful to do your work thoroughly and well.
- confer - To talk with others in order to discuss something or reach a decision.
- degradation - A drop to a lower, worse state, especially in quality or condition.
- ethically - In a way that follows accepted moral principles.
- venerate - To deeply respect and honour someone or something.
- insolent - Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
- moralist - a person who teaches, studies, or emphasizes moral principles
- inhumanity - lack of compassion or the quality of being cruel to other people
- flagrant - conspicuously and shockingly wrong, offensive, or unlawful
- disservice - an action that harms someone or something instead of helping, often despite good intentions
- egoism - the practice of giving one's own interests and welfare priority over those of others
- ungentlemanly - discourteous, dishonorable, or otherwise contrary to the conduct traditionally expected of a gentleman
- unjustified - not supported by an adequate reason or sufficient evidence; unwarranted
- undeserving - not worthy of a reward, benefit, punishment, or particular treatment
- unjustifiable - impossible to defend as right, reasonable, or warranted
- undervalue - to regard a person, quality, or contribution as less important or worthy than it really is
- gluttony - habitual or excessive eating and drinking
- underhand - dishonest, secretive, or deceitfully indirect
- low-down - informal: dishonest, unfair, or contemptible
- goody-goody - disapproving: excessively or affectedly virtuous, pious, or well behaved
- maltreat - to treat a person or animal cruelly, violently, or without proper care
- upstanding - honest, respectable, and deserving of trust or approval

### C2
- perverse - Deliberately behaving in a way that is unreasonable or contrary to what is expected.
- reproach - To criticize or blame someone for something they have done.
- indignant - Feeling or showing anger because something seems unfair or wrong.
- coerce - to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
- remorseful - Feeling deep regret and guilt for something you have done wrong.
- vindication - Proof that someone was right or free from blame.
- vindicate - To prove that someone is right or free from blame.
- laud - To praise someone or something highly, often publicly.
- unwholesome - detrimental to physical or moral well-being
- contemptuously - In a way that shows complete lack of respect or scorn.
- indignantly - In a way that shows anger at something seen as unfair or wrong.
- avarice - reprehensible acquisitiveness
- honorableness - the quality of deserving honor or respect
- odious - unequivocally detestable
- calumniate - To make hurtful untrue comments about.
- chide - To admonish in blame; to reproach angrily.
- debauchery - An excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous and immoral activities; involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition.
- didactic - Instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate, especially with regard to morality.
- effrontery - Insolent and shameless audacity.
- fiasco - A sudden or unexpected failure.
- homage - An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
- hortatory - Giving exhortation or advice; encouraging.
- inequity - An unjust act; a disservice.
- inviolable - incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
- lambaste - To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
- miscreant - Lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous.
- officious - Obliging, attentive, eager to please.
- sententious - abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing
- skulduggery - A devious device or trick.
- surfeit - An excessive amount of something.
- unconscionable - Not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience.
- unscrupulous - Without scruples; immoral.
- upbraid - To criticize severely.
- vaunt - extravagant self-praise
- vicissitude - mutability in life or nature, especially successive alternation from one condition to another
- paternalism - the practice of limiting people's choices while claiming to act for their own good
- barbarism - A barbaric act.
- impunity - Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.
- chronometer - A device for measuring time, particularly a precision mechanism for measuring time of day.
- villainous - extremely wicked
- self-regarding - chiefly concerned with oneself or with actions affecting oneself
- villainy - wicked, criminal, or treacherous behavior or character
- chivalry - honourable, generous, and courteous conduct, especially toward someone perceived as vulnerable
- insincerity - the quality of not expressing one's true feelings or intentions; lack of honesty or genuineness
- discreditable - deserving disapproval or tending to damage someone's reputation
- mercilessly - without pity or mercy
- servility - excessive eagerness to obey or please someone, shown through degrading submissiveness
- utilitarianism - the ethical theory that the best action is the one that produces the greatest overall well-being or happiness
- culpability - responsibility for a fault or wrongdoing; the state of deserving blame
- exemplary - extremely good and worthy of being copied or admired
- faithless - disloyal, unreliable, or unworthy of trust
- idiocy - extremely foolish behavior, an absurd act, or a serious lack of good judgment
- indefensible - impossible to justify with a reasonable argument
- inexpedient - unsuitable or unwise because it is unlikely to achieve the intended result
- meritorious - deserving praise, honor, or reward because of excellence or good conduct
- euthanasia - the intentional ending of a person or animal's life in a painless way to relieve incurable suffering
- savagery - extreme cruelty or violent brutality
- devilry - wicked, cruel, or seemingly diabolical conduct or action
- knavish - dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous
- unsportsmanlike - not showing fairness or respect toward an opponent, especially in sport or competition
- blackguardism - dishonorable, abusive, or scurrilous conduct characteristic of a blackguard
- barbarity - extreme cruelty or brutal, inhuman behavior
- deviltry - wicked, malicious, or recklessly mischievous behavior
- bigot - a person who is obstinately prejudiced against people with different identities, beliefs, or opinions
- unsavory - morally offensive, disreputable, or suggestive of improper conduct
- rascally - dishonest, unprincipled, or characteristic of a rascal
- flagitious - shamefully wicked or criminal; marked by outrageous vice or cruelty
- parochialism - a narrow outlook limited to local concerns or one's own group, with little interest in wider issues or perspectives
- casuistry - case-based moral reasoning that applies general principles to particular practical dilemmas
- frivolity - lack of seriousness or sensible purpose in behavior, thought, or speech
- blackguardly - dishonorable, unscrupulous, or characteristic of a scoundrel
- misbehave - to behave badly, improperly, or contrary to rules or expectations
- faithlessness - disloyalty or treacherous failure to keep a promise, commitment, or trust
- insolency - dated: the quality of being arrogantly rude, disrespectful, or insubordinate; insolence
- irreproachable - so blameless or exemplary that no valid criticism can be made
- reverential - showing or characterized by deep respect, admiration, or awe
- requite - formal: to return or reciprocate a feeling, kindness, or service
- indelicacy - lack of tact, propriety, or sensitivity in speech or behavior
- unpardonable - so wrong, offensive, or harmful that it cannot be forgiven or excused
- indecorum - lack of proper behavior, manners, or good taste; impropriety
- extenuate - formal: to lessen or try to lessen the seriousness of a fault or offense by offering a partial excuse or mitigating circumstance
- exceptionable - open to objection or criticism; offensive, unacceptable, or otherwise liable to disapproval (formal)
- iniquitous - grossly unfair, unjust, or morally wrong; wicked (formal)
- knave - dated: a dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous man
- domineer - to control or rule over people in an arrogant, overbearing way
- unrighteous - not morally right or just; wicked or sinful
- undefiled - free from moral or spiritual stain, corruption, or violation; pure
- libertinism - a way of life marked by self-indulgence, sexual freedom, and rejection of conventional moral restraints
- embrute - rare or literary: to make someone brutal or brutish; to degrade someone to the level of a brute
- damnatory - expressing, conveying, or bringing condemnation; damning
- roguery - dishonest, unscrupulous, or criminal behavior characteristic of a rogue
- rascality - dishonest, unscrupulous, or mischievous behavior characteristic of a rascal
- seducer - a person who deliberately attracts or persuades someone into a sexual relationship, often insincerely or manipulatively
- pleonexia - an excessive desire to possess more, especially more wealth, power, or advantage than one's fair share
- high-mindedness - the quality of having noble moral principles, elevated ideals, or generous motives
- fawner - a person who uses excessive flattery or servile behavior to gain favor
- unmoral - outside the sphere of moral judgment; neither moral nor immoral
- bounden - archaic except in bounden duty: morally obligatory or binding
- bestiality - sexual activity between a human and an animal
- intuitionist - philosophy or ethics: an adherent of intuitionism, especially the view that some truths or moral principles are known directly rather than inferred
- retaliative - intended or inclined to retaliate; retaliatory
- tergiversation - The act of abandoning something or someone, of changing sides; desertion; betrayal.
- gaucherie - a socially awkward or tactless act
- denigration - unfair criticism that belittles someone or damages their reputation
- uncelebrated - not widely praised, honored, or famous
- dereliction - Willful neglect of one's duty.
- inconsideration - lack of proper thought or consideration; thoughtlessness
- underhanded - marked by deception
- choiceworthy - ethics: worthy of being chosen or pursued as good
- eudaemonistic - ethics: relating to the view that happiness or human flourishing is the highest good
- expedience - fitness or practical suitability for achieving a particular end
- opprobrious - expressing scornful reproach or abusive criticism
- unprovoked - occurring without provocation, justification, or an apparent motivating act

### C2+
- censure - to express formal or severe disapproval of someone or something
- esteem - respect and admiration felt for a person or thing
- abase - to lower in rank, dignity, or esteem; to humble
- belaud - to praise extravagantly or excessively
- bepraise - to praise greatly or lavishly (archaic)
- demean - to lower in dignity or status; to debase
- disrespect - lack of respect or courtesy; to treat with rudeness
- extol - to praise enthusiastically and highly
- absolve - to free someone from blame, guilt, or obligation
- estimable - worthy of great respect or esteem
- propriety - conformity to accepted standards of behaviour or morals
- blameworthy - deserving of blame or censure
- equitable - fair and impartial; just in dealing with all parties
- commendable - deserving praise or approval
- confound - to confuse or to prove wrong
- iniquity - immoral or grossly unjust behavior
- misuse - the wrong or improper use of something
- depravation - the act of making morally corrupt; moral degradation
- dishonor - loss of honor or reputation; to bring shame upon
- laudable - deserving praise and commendation
- rectify - to put right; to correct something wrong
- decency - behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality and propriety
- expedient - convenient and practical though possibly improper; a means to an end
- fulsome - excessive or insincere, especially in flattery or praise
- turpitude - depravity or moral wickedness
- apportion - to divide and distribute in fair or proportionate shares
- err - to make a mistake; to be wrong
- graceless - lacking charm, elegance, or a sense of propriety
- guiltless - free from guilt or blame; innocent
- indecently - in a manner offending against propriety or decency
- accolade - an award or expression of praise
- compunction - a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that deters wrongdoing
- culpable - deserving blame; responsible for a fault or wrong
- disesteem - lack of esteem or respect; to regard with disfavor
- disgraceful - bringing shame or dishonor; shockingly unacceptable
- indecent - offending against accepted standards of decency or propriety
- misdoing - a wrong or improper action; misconduct
- reproof - an expression of blame or disapproval; a rebuke
- sinful - wicked, immoral, or constituting a sin
- specious - superficially plausible but actually wrong or misleading
- anywise - in any way or respect; at all (archaic)
- atone - to make amends or reparation for a wrong
- baseness - moral lowness or contemptible meanness
- deceitful - given to or characterized by deceiving; dishonest
- discommendation - archaic term for blame, censure, or expression of disapproval
- dishonorable - bringing shame or disgrace; lacking honor or integrity
- disrespectful - showing a lack of respect or courtesy
- dissolute - lacking moral restraint; given to debauchery and self-indulgence
- exculpation - the act of clearing someone from blame or guilt
- immoralize - to render immoral or corrupt the morals of
- incorrectly - in a way that is wrong or inaccurate
- knavery - dishonest or deceitful behavior
- licentious - lacking moral or sexual restraint
- midway - halfway; the avenue of amusements at a fair
- obeisance - a gesture or attitude of deferential respect; homage
- plaudit - an expression of praise or approval
- rectitude - moral uprightness; righteousness
- reprehensible - deserving censure or condemnation
- reprehensibly - in a manner deserving blame
- reproval - an expression of blame or disapproval
- scrupulous - diligently attentive to detail and moral correctness
- venerable - commanding respect through great age, dignity, or character
- admirably - in a way deserving respect or approval; excellently
- atomically - with respect to atoms, or as a single indivisible operation
- beaut - informally, an outstanding or admirable example of something
- beplaster - to cover thickly with plaster or, figuratively, with praise
- bestowal - the act of conferring or giving something, especially an honor
- blamelessly - in a manner free from blame or fault
- congratulation - the expression of praise or good wishes for an achievement
- denunciatory - characterized by open condemnation or censure
- disculpate - to free from blame or guilt; exculpate
- erroneous - wrong; containing or based on error
- exoneration - the act of clearing someone of blame or accusation
- fairish - moderately good or fair; passable
- guiltlessly - in a manner free from guilt or blame
- honorably - in a way consistent with honour or moral principles
- huckster - a petty trader or aggressive peddler, often dishonest
- illegitimately - in an unlawful, improper, or unauthorized manner
- inglorious - causing shame or lacking honor; ignominious
- invidious - likely to arouse resentment or unfair distinction; offensive
- jannock - honest, fair, and straightforward (dialectal); also a loaf of oaten bread
- majesty - impressive dignity or grandeur; a title for a sovereign
- meed - a deserved reward or recompense; an archaic term for due praise
- obdurate - stubbornly unyielding or hardened against persuasion or moral influence
- pander - to gratify or indulge an immoral or distasteful desire
- prudish - excessively concerned with propriety, especially about sex
- satire - the use of irony or ridicule to expose folly or vice
- scruple - a moral hesitation or qualm about an action's rightness
- scrupulously - with great care, thoroughness, or moral conscientiousness
- unproper - not proper; improper (archaic)
- unvirtuously - in a way lacking moral goodness or virtue
- worthiness - the quality of deserving respect, merit, or esteem
- feasible - Able to be done in practice.
- machinate - arrange by systematic planning and united effort
- novitiate - The period during which a novice of a religious order undergoes training.
- principled - based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality
- remiss - At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
- leastways - at least
- miscredit - to give credit or attribution incorrectly
- ill-intentioned - having harmful, dishonest, or malevolent intentions
- dastardy - cowardice or contemptibly cowardly conduct
- aesthetico-moral - relating jointly to aesthetic values and moral judgments or principles
- disapprover - a person who regards something as wrong, undesirable, or unacceptable
- discountenance - formal or dated: to disapprove of something and discourage, withhold support from, or refuse to tolerate it
- butcherly - Like a butcher; characterised by slaughter, savage.
- esteemable - worthy of esteem, respect, or admiration

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