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| 1. | [ noun ] motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions | |
| Synonyms: | moral_sense sense_of_right_and_wrong scruples | |
| Related terms: | ethical_motive wee_small_voice sense_of_shame superego | |
| 2. | [ noun ] conformity to one's own sense of right conduct | |
| Examples: | : "a person of unflagging conscience" |
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| Related terms: | morality unconscientiousness conscientiousness | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a feeling of shame when you do something immoral | |
| Examples: | "he has no conscience about his cruelty" |
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| Related terms: | shame | |
| Similar spelling: |
conscientious consent consonance consentient consensus conscionable consenting consentaneous consensual |
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