moral guidance

noun

UK /ˈmɒrəl ˈɡaɪdəns/

US /ˈmɔːrəl ˈɡaɪdəns/

Help that shows you what is right and wrong.

Her parents gave her moral guidance about being honest.

SYNONYMS

ethical advice moral direction moral instruction ethical counsel moral teaching

RELATED WORDS

conscience values ethics upbringing principle

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Advice from a religious or spiritual leader about how to live a good life.

The priest offered moral guidance to the worried family.

3. The teaching of right behavior in schools or communities.

The school sees moral guidance as part of its job.

4. A set of ideas that helps a group decide what is fair and good.

The club's moral guidance came from its founding rules.