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