morals
n. C / Un. the ideas you have about what is right and wrong behavior. These rules help you decide how to act toward other people.
n. the principles or standards of behavior concerning what is right and wrong. Often refers to a collective or personal code of conduct rather than legal requirements.
He has strong morals and always tells the truth.
The story is designed to teach children good morals through the actions of its characters.
The debate over the new law centered on whether the state should legislate private morals or focus strictly on public safety and order.
Usually plural when referring to a person's beliefs; the singular 'moral' typically refers to the lesson of a story.
He has a good morals.He has good morals.When referring to a person's character or principles, the word is plural and does not take the indefinite article 'a'.