Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conscience
Noun
/ˈkɒnʃəns/
Definition
A sense of right and wrong that governs a person’s thoughts and actions.
Examples
- She followed her conscience and reported the unethical practices at her workplace.
- His conscience troubled him after he realized he had hurt her feelings.
Meaning
Conscience refers to the internal sense that helps individuals judge their own behaviors and decisions as morally right or wrong.
Synonyms
- Ethics
- Moral sense
- Scruples
- Principles
