moral compass
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of moral compass
First recorded in 1840–45
Example Sentences
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The more Mary affords grace to others, the more she gains confidence in who she is, as a person with a strong moral compass forged away from her mother’s ambitions.
From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026
But these thoughts are known as ego-dystonic, which means they are in direct conflict with that person's beliefs and moral compass.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
The series ran from 1993 to 2001 and followed Cordell Walker, a Texas lawman who battles crime with a black belt and strong moral compass.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
We once endured conditions far worse than today without losing our moral compass.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
He steered by the guidance of his own peculiar moral compass, regardless of the rough waters through which it led him.
From Mr. Opp by Rice, Alice Caldwell Hegan
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