Ethics & Social Judgment

homage C2

/ˈ(h)ɑmɪd͡ʒ/ An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style. M S

perverse C2

/pɚˈvɝs/ Deliberately behaving in a way that is unreasonable or contrary to what is expected. M S

fiasco C2

/fiˈæs.koʊ/ A sudden or unexpected failure. M S

exemplary C2

/ɪɡˈzɛmplɚi/ extremely good and worthy of being copied or admired M S

reproach C2

/ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ To criticize or blame someone for something they have done. M S

chivalry C2

/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/ honourable, generous, and courteous conduct, especially toward someone perceived as vulnerable M S

knave C2

/neɪv/ dated: a dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous man M S

unscrupulous C2

/ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ Without scruples; immoral. M S

mercilessly C2

/ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ/ without pity or mercy M S

debauchery C2

/dɪˈbɔ.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ An excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous and immoral activities; involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition. M S

misbehave C2

/ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪv/ to behave badly, improperly, or contrary to rules or expectations M S

bigot C2

/ˈbɪɡət/ a person who is obstinately prejudiced against people with different identities, beliefs, or opinions M S

idiocy C2

/ˈɪdiəsi/ extremely foolish behavior, an absurd act, or a serious lack of good judgment M S

odious C2

/ˈoʊ.di.əs/ unequivocally detestable M S

impunity C2

/ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc. M S

faithless C2

/ˈfeɪθləs/ disloyal, unreliable, or unworthy of trust M S

unsavory C2

/ʌnˈseɪ.vɚ.i/ morally offensive, disreputable, or suggestive of improper conduct M S

euthanasia C2

/ˌjuː.θəˈneɪ.ʒə/ the intentional ending of a person or animal's life in a painless way to relieve incurable suffering M S

unprovoked C2

/ˌʌnprəˈvoʊkt/ occurring without provocation, justification, or an apparent motivating act M S

underhanded C2

/ˈʌndɝˈhændɪd/ marked by deception M S

savagery C2

/ˈsævɪdʒəri/ extreme cruelty or violent brutality M S

villainous C2

/ˈvɪlənəs/ extremely wicked M S

seducer C2

/sɪˈduːsɝ/ a person who deliberately attracts or persuades someone into a sexual relationship, often insincerely or manipulatively M S

villainy C2

/ˈvɪləni/ wicked, criminal, or treacherous behavior or character M S

indignant C2

/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ Feeling or showing anger because something seems unfair or wrong. M S

avarice C2

/ˈævəɹɪs/ reprehensible acquisitiveness M S

coerce C2

/koʊˈɝs/ to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means M S

barbarism C2

/ˈbɑɹbəˈɹɪzm̩/ A barbaric act. M S

remorseful C2

/ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/ Feeling deep regret and guilt for something you have done wrong. M S

unconscionable C2

/ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ Not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience. M S

dereliction C2

/ˌdɛrəˈlɪkʃən/ Willful neglect of one's duty. M S

miscreant C2

/ˈmɪskriːənt/ Lacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous. M S

bestiality C2

/ˌbɛs.tiˈæl.ə.ti/ sexual activity between a human and an animal M S

chide C2

/t͡ʃaɪd/ To admonish in blame; to reproach angrily. M S

culpability C2

/ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/ responsibility for a fault or wrongdoing; the state of deserving blame M S

vindication C2

/vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ Proof that someone was right or free from blame. M S

frivolity C2

/fɹɪˈvɑlɪti/ lack of seriousness or sensible purpose in behavior, thought, or speech M S

barbarity C2

/bɑːrˈber.ə.ti/ extreme cruelty or brutal, inhuman behavior M S

unpardonable C2

/ʌnˈpɑrdənəbəl/ so wrong, offensive, or harmful that it cannot be forgiven or excused M S

indefensible C2

/ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbəl/ impossible to justify with a reasonable argument M S

effrontery C2

/ɪˈfɹʌntəɹi/ Insolent and shameless audacity. M S

vindicate C2

/ˈvɪn.dɪˌkeɪt/ To prove that someone is right or free from blame. M S

meritorious C2

/ˌmɛrəˈtɔriəs/ deserving praise, honor, or reward because of excellence or good conduct M S

chronometer C2

/krə(ʊ)ˈnɒmɪtər/ A device for measuring time, particularly a precision mechanism for measuring time of day. M S

inviolable C2

/ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/ incapable of being transgressed or dishonored M S

laud C2

/lɔd/ To praise someone or something highly, often publicly. M S

officious C2

/əˈfɪʃəs/ Obliging, attentive, eager to please. M S

didactic C2

/daɪˈdæk.tɪk/ Instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate, especially with regard to morality. M S

irreproachable C2

/ˌɪrɪˈproʊtʃəbəl/ so blameless or exemplary that no valid criticism can be made M S

rascally C2

/ˈræs.kəl.i/ dishonest, unprincipled, or characteristic of a rascal M S

unrighteous C2

/ʌnˈɹaɪtʃəs/ not morally right or just; wicked or sinful M S

unsportsmanlike C2

/ʌnˈspɔːrts.mən.laɪk/ not showing fairness or respect toward an opponent, especially in sport or competition M S

requite C2

/rɪˈkwaɪt/ formal: to return or reciprocate a feeling, kindness, or service M S

devilry C2

/ˈdɛv.əl.ri/ wicked, cruel, or seemingly diabolical conduct or action M S

unwholesome C2

/ˌənˈhoʊlsəm/ detrimental to physical or moral well-being M S

inequity C2

/ɪnˈɛkwɪti/ An unjust act; a disservice. M S

iniquitous C2

/ɪˈnɪk.wə.t̬əs/ grossly unfair, unjust, or morally wrong; wicked (formal) M S

insincerity C2

/ˌɪnsɪnˈsɛrəti/ the quality of not expressing one's true feelings or intentions; lack of honesty or genuineness M S

surfeit C2

/ˈsɝː.fɪt/ An excessive amount of something. M S

expedience C2

/ɪkˈspiːdiəns/ fitness or practical suitability for achieving a particular end M S

knavish C2

/ˈneɪ.vɪʃ/ dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous M S

skulduggery C2

/ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/ A devious device or trick. M S

contemptuously C2

/kənˈtɛmp.t͡ʃu.əs.li/ In a way that shows complete lack of respect or scorn. M S

extenuate C2

/ɪkˈstɛnjəˌweɪt/ formal: to lessen or try to lessen the seriousness of a fault or offense by offering a partial excuse or mitigating circumstance M S

indignantly C2

/ˌɪnˈdɪgnəntˌliː/ In a way that shows anger at something seen as unfair or wrong. M S

reverential C2

/ˌrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/ showing or characterized by deep respect, admiration, or awe M S

servility C2

/sɝˈvɪləti/ excessive eagerness to obey or please someone, shown through degrading submissiveness M S

paternalism C2

/pəˈtɝnəlɪzəm/ the practice of limiting people's choices while claiming to act for their own good M S

undefiled C2

/ˌʌndɪˈfaɪld/ free from moral or spiritual stain, corruption, or violation; pure M S

upbraid C2

/ˌʌpˈbɹeɪd/ To criticize severely. M S

deviltry C2

/ˈdɛv.əl.tri/ wicked, malicious, or recklessly mischievous behavior M S

faithlessness C2

/ˈfeɪθləsnəs/ disloyalty or treacherous failure to keep a promise, commitment, or trust M S

utilitarianism C2

/ˌjuːtɪlɪˈteriənɪzəm/ the ethical theory that the best action is the one that produces the greatest overall well-being or happiness M S

indelicacy C2

/ɪnˈdɛlɪkəsi/ lack of tact, propriety, or sensitivity in speech or behavior M S

bounden C2

/ˈbaʊndən/ archaic except in bounden duty: morally obligatory or binding M S

vaunt C2

/vɔnt/ extravagant self-praise M S

denigration C2

/ˌdɛnəˈɡɹeɪʃən/ unfair criticism that belittles someone or damages their reputation M S

roguery C2

/ˈroʊɡəri/ dishonest, unscrupulous, or criminal behavior characteristic of a rogue M S

discreditable C2

/dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbəl/ deserving disapproval or tending to damage someone's reputation M S

rascality C2

/ɹəˈskæləti/ dishonest, unscrupulous, or mischievous behavior characteristic of a rascal M S

vicissitude C2

/ˌvɪˈsɪsɪtuːd/ mutability in life or nature, especially successive alternation from one condition to another M S

uncelebrated C2

/ʌnˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.t̬ɪd/ not widely praised, honored, or famous M S

libertinism C2

/ˈlɪbərtɪˌnɪzəm/ a way of life marked by self-indulgence, sexual freedom, and rejection of conventional moral restraints M S

calumniate C2

/kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/ To make hurtful untrue comments about. M S

opprobrious C2

/əˈproʊbriəs/ expressing scornful reproach or abusive criticism M S

high-mindedness C2

/ˌhaɪˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/ the quality of having noble moral principles, elevated ideals, or generous motives M S

unmoral C2

/ʌnˈmɔɹəl/ outside the sphere of moral judgment; neither moral nor immoral M S

lambaste C2

/ˌlæmˈbæst/ To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly. M S

inexpedient C2

/ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/ unsuitable or unwise because it is unlikely to achieve the intended result M S

domineer C2

/ˌdɑːməˈnɪr/ to control or rule over people in an arrogant, overbearing way M S

gaucherie C2

/ˌɡoʊʃəˈɹiː/ a socially awkward or tactless act M S

sententious C2

/sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/ abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing M S

inconsideration C2

/ˌɪnkənsɪdəˈreɪʃən/ lack of proper thought or consideration; thoughtlessness M S

casuistry C2

/ˈkæʒuːəstɹi/ case-based moral reasoning that applies general principles to particular practical dilemmas M S

intuitionist C2

/ˌɪntuˈɪʃənɪst/ philosophy or ethics: an adherent of intuitionism, especially the view that some truths or moral principles are known directly rather than inferred M S

blackguardly C2

/ˈblæɡɑɹdli/ dishonorable, unscrupulous, or characteristic of a scoundrel M S