ethicalawareness

noun

UK /ˈɛθɪkəl əˈwɛːnəs/

US /ˈɛθɪkəl əˈwɛrnəs/

Knowing what is right and wrong and caring about doing the right thing.

Her ethical awareness made her refuse to cheat on the test.

SYNONYMS

moral awareness conscience moral sense integrity right-mindedness

RELATED WORDS

ethics morality honesty fairness responsibility

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The ability to notice when a situation involves questions of right and wrong.

The training program builds ethical awareness in new employees.

3. A company's or group's attention to acting honestly and fairly.

The school's ethical awareness policy covers bullying and cheating.

4. The habit of thinking about how your actions affect other people.

Reading stories helps children develop ethical awareness.