Etymology
Origin of morally
Example Sentences
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The teens in the movie are much more capable than oldsters will ever allow, yet morally untethered.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Mr Justice Johnson told the jurors that if the defendants believed that they had been morally justified in smashing up Elbit's property, that would not be a "lawful excuse".
From BBC • May 12, 2026
But before I request the time off, I want to make sure I’m doing what’s allowed and what’s morally right.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
If there is a shortfall, there’s about $840 billion in revenue from businesses—entities without claims to clean consciences—raised through customs and corporate income taxes that could be used as morally inert backfill.
From Slate • May 11, 2026
I immediately regretted that last point because I have discovered that in discussions it never helps to take a morally superior tone to one’s opponent.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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