# Ethics & Social Judgment **Type:** Topic **Words:** 314 ## About Moral judgment, blame, praise, honor, fairness, and social evaluation. ## Words by Level ### A1 - just — A very short time ago.; frequency rank 35 - wrong — Not correct; mistaken or untrue.; frequency rank 219 ### A2 - fault — Responsibility for something bad that has happened.; frequency rank 665 - straight — Going in one direction without bending or curving.; frequency rank 666 - fair — Treating everyone equally and according to the rules.; frequency rank 829 - honor — Great respect given to someone who is admired or important.; frequency rank 863 - blame — To say or think that someone or something is the cause of something bad.; frequency rank 1147 - pride — A feeling of satisfaction in your own or someone else's achievements.; frequency rank 2205 - unfair — Not fair; not treating people equally or in a just way.; frequency rank 4324 - dishonest — Not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or deceive people.; frequency rank 11663 ### B1 - respect — A feeling of admiration or high regard for someone or something.; frequency rank 937 - honest — Always telling the truth and not cheating or lying.; frequency rank 959 - shame — A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment about something you have done.; frequency rank 1333 - responsibility — A duty or task that you are expected to deal with.; frequency rank 1686 - glory — Great honour and admiration earned by an achievement.; frequency rank 2604 - vice — Bad or immoral behavior, or a bad habit.; frequency rank 3134 - guilt — The unhappy feeling you have when you know you have done something wrong.; frequency rank 3268 - moral — Relating to what is right and wrong in people's behavior.; frequency rank 3717 - punish — To make someone suffer for something wrong they have done.; frequency rank 3768 - praise — Words that show approval or admiration for someone or something.; frequency rank 3869 - impotent — unable to copulate, usually referring to a man; frequency rank 12804 - incorrect — Not correct; wrong.; frequency rank 13117 - politely — In a way that shows good manners and respect for others.; frequency rank 13159 - improper — Not suitable, right, or correct for the situation.; frequency rank 16729 - unfairly — In a way that is not fair or just.; frequency rank 24627 - sportsmanship — Fair, respectful behavior toward opponents, including winning or losing gracefully.; frequency rank 35423 - respecter — a person who respects or shows consideration for someone or something; frequency rank 103575 ### B2 - suspicious — Making you feel that something is wrong or dishonest.; frequency rank 2839 - conscience — The part of your mind that tells you whether what you are doing is right or wrong.; frequency rank 3272 - scandal — An event that shocks people and damages the reputation of those involved.; frequency rank 4524 - dignity — The quality of being worthy of respect, and of respecting yourself.; frequency rank 4545 - disgrace — The loss of other people's respect and the shame that comes with it.; frequency rank 5393 - honorable — Deserving respect and praise.; frequency rank 6028 - virtue — A good moral quality in a person.; frequency rank 7179 - unacceptable — So bad or wrong that it cannot be allowed or approved.; frequency rank 8393 - unreasonable — Not fair or sensible; asking for more than is right; frequency rank 9665 - upright — Standing straight up; vertical.; frequency rank 10106 - admirable — Deserving respect and approval.; frequency rank 10814 - unnatural — Not normal; different from what usually happens in nature; frequency rank 11327 - immoral — Morally wrong; not following accepted rules of right behaviour.; frequency rank 11475 - unreliable — Not able to be trusted or depended on; frequency rank 13120 - morally — In terms of what is right and wrong.; frequency rank 13323 - wrongly — In a way that is mistaken or incorrect.; frequency rank 15890 - discredit — To damage the good reputation of someone or something.; frequency rank 17660 - bestow — To give something, especially an honour or a gift, to someone.; frequency rank 18671 - consensual — agreed to by everyone directly involved; based on consent; frequency rank 19724 - ethic — A set of beliefs about what is right and wrong that guides a person or group.; frequency rank 20219 - inconsiderate — not caring enough about other people's needs, feelings, or convenience; frequency rank 20703 - reputable — generally considered honest, reliable, and worthy of respect; frequency rank 24122 - suspiciously — In a way that makes people think something is wrong or dishonest.; frequency rank 24194 - unjustly — In a way that is not fair or right.; frequency rank 26085 - glorify — To make something seem better or more important than it really is.; frequency rank 30184 - disloyalty — the quality or state of failing to remain faithful to a person, group, duty, or cause; frequency rank 34576 - improperly — In a way that is wrong, incorrect, or not suitable.; frequency rank 35107 - misbehavior — behavior that is improper, unacceptable, or contrary to rules; frequency rank 62924 - corruptible — capable of being induced to act dishonestly, especially by bribery; frequency rank 67777 - fair-minded — willing to judge people or issues impartially and without prejudice; frequency rank 72056 - moralize — to make comments or judgments about right and wrong, often in a self-righteous or tedious way; frequency rank 92559 - corrupter — a person, influence, or thing that morally degrades, debases, bribes, contaminates, or otherwise causes corruption; frequency rank 96151 - unmerciful — showing no mercy or compassion; excessively harsh; frequency rank 96166 - scandalize — to shock or offend someone by violating accepted moral or social standards; frequency rank 96916 - reprove — To tell someone gently but firmly that they have done something wrong.; frequency rank 110081 ### C1 - integrity — The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.; frequency rank 6188 - presume — To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.; frequency rank 6526 - injustice — Lack of fairness; a situation in which people are treated wrongly or unfairly.; frequency rank 7754 - remorse — A deep feeling of guilt and regret for something wrong you have done.; frequency rank 9041 - purity — the state of being clean and not mixed with anything else; frequency rank 10326 - ethical — Morally right; following accepted principles of good behaviour.; frequency rank 11760 - insolent — Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.; frequency rank 13342 - deceit — Dishonest behaviour that is meant to trick or mislead someone.; frequency rank 14198 - commend — To praise someone or something formally.; frequency rank 16153 - complimentary — Given free of charge.; frequency rank 16632 - candid — Honest and open, saying what you really think even when it is uncomfortable.; frequency rank 18217 - upstanding — honest, respectable, and deserving of trust or approval; frequency rank 19545 - revere — To respect and admire someone or something very deeply.; frequency rank 20126 - conscientious — Careful to do your work thoroughly and well.; frequency rank 20151 - confer — To talk with others in order to discuss something or reach a decision.; frequency rank 21594 - degradation — A drop to a lower, worse state, especially in quality or condition.; frequency rank 23813 - low-down — informal: dishonest, unfair, or contemptible; frequency rank 30945 - ethically — In a way that follows accepted moral principles.; frequency rank 31456 - gluttony — habitual or excessive eating and drinking; frequency rank 31721 - flagrant — conspicuously and shockingly wrong, offensive, or unlawful; frequency rank 35371 - disservice — an action that harms someone or something instead of helping, often despite good intentions; frequency rank 37965 - goody-goody — disapproving: excessively or affectedly virtuous, pious, or well behaved; frequency rank 40532 - underhand — dishonest, secretive, or deceitfully indirect; frequency rank 43411 - unjustified — not supported by an adequate reason or sufficient evidence; unwarranted; frequency rank 43661 - inhumanity — lack of compassion or the quality of being cruel to other people; frequency rank 46698 - undeserving — not worthy of a reward, benefit, punishment, or particular treatment; frequency rank 49230 - venerate — To deeply respect and honour someone or something.; frequency rank 60646 - egoism — the practice of giving one's own interests and welfare priority over those of others; frequency rank 60925 - ungentlemanly — discourteous, dishonorable, or otherwise contrary to the conduct traditionally expected of a gentleman; frequency rank 71441 - undervalue — to regard a person, quality, or contribution as less important or worthy than it really is; frequency rank 93096 - unjustifiable — impossible to defend as right, reasonable, or warranted; frequency rank 96066 - maltreat — to treat a person or animal cruelly, violently, or without proper care; frequency rank 120723 - moralist — a person who teaches, studies, or emphasizes moral principles ### C2 - homage — An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.; frequency rank 14820 - perverse — Deliberately behaving in a way that is unreasonable or contrary to what is expected.; frequency rank 16461 - fiasco — A sudden or unexpected failure.; frequency rank 16651 - exemplary — extremely good and worthy of being copied or admired; frequency rank 16945 - reproach — To criticize or blame someone for something they have done.; frequency rank 16952 - chivalry — honourable, generous, and courteous conduct, especially toward someone perceived as vulnerable; frequency rank 18348 - knave — dated: a dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous man; frequency rank 22760 - unscrupulous — Without scruples; immoral.; frequency rank 25245 - mercilessly — without pity or mercy; frequency rank 25587 - debauchery — An excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous and immoral activities; involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition.; frequency rank 25598 - misbehave — to behave badly, improperly, or contrary to rules or expectations; frequency rank 25771 - bigot — a person who is obstinately prejudiced against people with different identities, beliefs, or opinions; frequency rank 26403 - idiocy — extremely foolish behavior, an absurd act, or a serious lack of good judgment; frequency rank 27017 - odious — unequivocally detestable; frequency rank 28946 - impunity — Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.; frequency rank 29026 - faithless — disloyal, unreliable, or unworthy of trust; frequency rank 29561 - unsavory — morally offensive, disreputable, or suggestive of improper conduct; frequency rank 29963 - euthanasia — the intentional ending of a person or animal's life in a painless way to relieve incurable suffering; frequency rank 30000 - unprovoked — occurring without provocation, justification, or an apparent motivating act; frequency rank 31637 - underhanded — marked by deception; frequency rank 31781 - savagery — extreme cruelty or violent brutality; frequency rank 32721 - villainous — extremely wicked; frequency rank 32797 - seducer — a person who deliberately attracts or persuades someone into a sexual relationship, often insincerely or manipulatively; frequency rank 34466 - villainy — wicked, criminal, or treacherous behavior or character; frequency rank 34567 - indignant — Feeling or showing anger because something seems unfair or wrong.; frequency rank 35013 - avarice — reprehensible acquisitiveness; frequency rank 35853 - coerce — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means; frequency rank 36467 - barbarism — A barbaric act.; frequency rank 37884 - remorseful — Feeling deep regret and guilt for something you have done wrong.; frequency rank 38456 - unconscionable — Not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience.; frequency rank 38685 - dereliction — Willful neglect of one's duty.; frequency rank 40935 - miscreant — Lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous.; frequency rank 41661 - bestiality — sexual activity between a human and an animal; frequency rank 42575 - chide — To admonish in blame; to reproach angrily.; frequency rank 43285 - culpability — responsibility for a fault or wrongdoing; the state of deserving blame; frequency rank 43382 - vindication — Proof that someone was right or free from blame.; frequency rank 43582 - frivolity — lack of seriousness or sensible purpose in behavior, thought, or speech; frequency rank 47240 - barbarity — extreme cruelty or brutal, inhuman behavior; frequency rank 48856 - unpardonable — so wrong, offensive, or harmful that it cannot be forgiven or excused; frequency rank 49511 - indefensible — impossible to justify with a reasonable argument; frequency rank 49708 - effrontery — Insolent and shameless audacity.; frequency rank 51614 - vindicate — To prove that someone is right or free from blame.; frequency rank 53105 - meritorious — deserving praise, honor, or reward because of excellence or good conduct; frequency rank 54921 - chronometer — A device for measuring time, particularly a precision mechanism for measuring time of day.; frequency rank 56335 - inviolable — incapable of being transgressed or dishonored; frequency rank 59064 - laud — To praise someone or something highly, often publicly.; frequency rank 64470 - officious — Obliging, attentive, eager to please.; frequency rank 65198 - didactic — Instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate, especially with regard to morality.; frequency rank 66545 - irreproachable — so blameless or exemplary that no valid criticism can be made; frequency rank 66641 - rascally — dishonest, unprincipled, or characteristic of a rascal; frequency rank 67021 - unrighteous — not morally right or just; wicked or sinful; frequency rank 68302 - unsportsmanlike — not showing fairness or respect toward an opponent, especially in sport or competition; frequency rank 68585 - requite — formal: to return or reciprocate a feeling, kindness, or service; frequency rank 69038 - devilry — wicked, cruel, or seemingly diabolical conduct or action; frequency rank 69185 - unwholesome — detrimental to physical or moral well-being; frequency rank 71488 - inequity — An unjust act; a disservice.; frequency rank 74498 - iniquitous — grossly unfair, unjust, or morally wrong; wicked (formal); frequency rank 75788 - insincerity — the quality of not expressing one's true feelings or intentions; lack of honesty or genuineness; frequency rank 83922 - surfeit — An excessive amount of something.; frequency rank 89814 - expedience — fitness or practical suitability for achieving a particular end; frequency rank 93278 - knavish — dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous; frequency rank 94624 - skulduggery — A devious device or trick.; frequency rank 105179 - contemptuously — In a way that shows complete lack of respect or scorn.; frequency rank 105702 - extenuate — formal: to lessen or try to lessen the seriousness of a fault or offense by offering a partial excuse or mitigating circumstance; frequency rank 126203 - indignantly — In a way that shows anger at something seen as unfair or wrong.; frequency rank 126323 - reverential — showing or characterized by deep respect, admiration, or awe; frequency rank 126771 - servility — excessive eagerness to obey or please someone, shown through degrading submissiveness; frequency rank 130475 - paternalism — the practice of limiting people's choices while claiming to act for their own good; frequency rank 131147 - undefiled — free from moral or spiritual stain, corruption, or violation; pure; frequency rank 131734 - upbraid — To criticize severely.; frequency rank 133265 - deviltry — wicked, malicious, or recklessly mischievous behavior; frequency rank 133270 - faithlessness — disloyalty or treacherous failure to keep a promise, commitment, or trust; frequency rank 133579 - utilitarianism — the ethical theory that the best action is the one that produces the greatest overall well-being or happiness; frequency rank 133907 - indelicacy — lack of tact, propriety, or sensitivity in speech or behavior; frequency rank 143354 - bounden — archaic except in bounden duty: morally obligatory or binding; frequency rank 144581 - vaunt — extravagant self-praise; frequency rank 152861 - denigration — unfair criticism that belittles someone or damages their reputation; frequency rank 155795 - roguery — dishonest, unscrupulous, or criminal behavior characteristic of a rogue; frequency rank 161873 - discreditable — deserving disapproval or tending to damage someone's reputation; frequency rank 169544 - rascality — dishonest, unscrupulous, or mischievous behavior characteristic of a rascal; frequency rank 184972 - vicissitude — mutability in life or nature, especially successive alternation from one condition to another; frequency rank 198974 - uncelebrated — not widely praised, honored, or famous; frequency rank 208481 - libertinism — a way of life marked by self-indulgence, sexual freedom, and rejection of conventional moral restraints; frequency rank 211045 - calumniate — To make hurtful untrue comments about.; frequency rank 214842 - opprobrious — expressing scornful reproach or abusive criticism; frequency rank 231046 - high-mindedness — the quality of having noble moral principles, elevated ideals, or generous motives; frequency rank 252568 - unmoral — outside the sphere of moral judgment; neither moral nor immoral; frequency rank 257129 - lambaste — To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.; frequency rank 279673 - inexpedient — unsuitable or unwise because it is unlikely to achieve the intended result; frequency rank 291985 - domineer — to control or rule over people in an arrogant, overbearing way; frequency rank 320466 - gaucherie — a socially awkward or tactless act; frequency rank 341258 - sententious — abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing; frequency rank 366192 - inconsideration — lack of proper thought or consideration; thoughtlessness; frequency rank 371958 - casuistry — case-based moral reasoning that applies general principles to particular practical dilemmas; frequency rank 376236 - intuitionist — philosophy or ethics: an adherent of intuitionism, especially the view that some truths or moral principles are known directly rather than inferred; frequency rank 417626 - blackguardly — dishonorable, unscrupulous, or characteristic of a scoundrel; frequency rank 443898 - fawner — a person who uses excessive flattery or servile behavior to gain favor; frequency rank 541396 - hortatory — Giving exhortation or advice; encouraging.; frequency rank 548649 - exceptionable — open to objection or criticism; offensive, unacceptable, or otherwise liable to disapproval (formal); frequency rank 579418 - honorableness — the quality of deserving honor or respect; frequency rank 986834 - flagitious — shamefully wicked or criminal; marked by outrageous vice or cruelty; frequency rank 1331636 - tergiversation — The act of abandoning something or someone, of changing sides; desertion; betrayal.; frequency rank 1427124 - self-regarding — chiefly concerned with oneself or with actions affecting oneself - blackguardism — dishonorable, abusive, or scurrilous conduct characteristic of a blackguard - parochialism — a narrow outlook limited to local concerns or one's own group, with little interest in wider issues or perspectives - insolency — dated: the quality of being arrogantly rude, disrespectful, or insubordinate; insolence - indecorum — lack of proper behavior, manners, or good taste; impropriety - 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 - pleonexia — an excessive desire to possess more, especially more wealth, power, or advantage than one's fair share - retaliative — intended or inclined to retaliate; retaliatory - 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 ### C2+ - feasible — Able to be done in practice.; frequency rank 24390 - remiss — At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.; frequency rank 30496 - principled — based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality; frequency rank 37344 - leastways — at least; frequency rank 62848 - novitiate — The period during which a novice of a religious order undergoes training.; frequency rank 81455 - ill-intentioned — having harmful, dishonest, or malevolent intentions; frequency rank 184531 - esteemable — worthy of esteem, respect, or admiration; frequency rank 547378 - machinate — arrange by systematic planning and united effort; frequency rank 968563 - discountenance — formal or dated: to disapprove of something and discourage, withhold support from, or refuse to tolerate it; frequency rank 991085 - 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 - miscredit — to give credit or attribution incorrectly - 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 - butcherly — Like a butcher; characterised by slaughter, savage.