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morales

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/məˈrɑːliz/ · mo-ra-les

the principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior

Meanings

nounformal

the principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior

وہ اصول جو صحیح اور غلط یا اچھے اور بُرے برتاؤ کی تمیز کے بارے میں ہیں

اخلاقیات

akhlaqiyat

Synonyms

ethicsvaluesprinciplesاخلاقیاتاخلاقسیرت

Antonyms

immoralityunethical behaviorbadnessبے اخلاقیغیر اخلاقی رویہبرائی

Common Collocations

  • moral philosophy
  • moral standards
  • moral integrity

Example Sentences

Her decision was based on strong moral principles.

اس کا فیصلہ مضبوط اخلاقی اصولوں پر مبنی تھا.

Us ka faisla mazboot akhlaqi usoolon par mabni tha.

The community abides by high moral standards.

برادری اعلیٰ اخلاقی معیاروں کی پابند ہے.

Baradari aala akhlaqi mayaroon ki paband hai.

Teaching moral values is essential for children's development.

بچوں کی ترقی کے لیے اخلاقی اقدار کا سکھانا ضروری ہے.

Bachon ki taraqqi ke liye akhlaqi aqdar ka sikhana zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

morals:Morals refer to the specific beliefs about right and wrong behavior, while 'morales' often encompass broader ethical theories.

Word Family

moral
adjectiveاخلاقی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'morales' like 'morals', both pertain to right and wrong.

Imagine a scale balancing good and bad actions to represent moral values.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ذہنوں میں ہوتے ہیں محنت کے اثرات، سچائی کی خوشبو میں بسا ہے اخلاقیات

Zehno mein hotay hain mehnat ke asraat, Sachai ki khushbu mein basa hai akhlaqiyat

The effects of hard work reside in minds, In the fragrance of truth, morality abides.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اخلاق سے بڑا کوئی خزانہ نہیں.

Akhlaq se bara koi khazana nahi.

There is no treasure greater than morality.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Spanish "moral" — pertaining to ethics or right conduct

First known use: 15th century

The term is derived from Latin 'moralis', which relates to customs and habits. In English, 'morales' is often used in philosophical contexts or discussions about ethics.