consciences

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
  2. noun conformity to one's own sense of right conduct
  3. noun a feeling of shame when you do something immoral

Synonyms

conscience, scruples, moral sense, sense of right and wrong

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