sense of right and wrong
noun phraseUK /sɛns əv raɪt ənd rɒŋ/
US /sɛns əv raɪt ənd rɔːŋ/
The feeling inside you that tells you what is good and what is bad.
Her sense of right and wrong told her to give the lost wallet back to its owner.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The ability to judge whether actions are fair or unfair in a group or society.
A good leader needs a strong sense of right and wrong when making hard choices.
3. A person's personal beliefs about how people should behave toward one another.
His sense of right and wrong made him stand up for the smaller kids at school.
4. The inner guide that makes someone feel guilty after doing something bad.
After telling a lie, her sense of right and wrong kept her awake all night.