social conscience
Americannoun
plural
social consciencesExample Sentences
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I am not sure endowing Sonny with a social conscience, presumably intended to point up the material’s contemporary relevance, is an improvement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
On visits he can look like a dad at a private-school charity event - wealthy but progressive, driven by a social conscience, with good jeans as well as good genes.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2024
He had an overpowering social conscience and involved himself in political activities.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023
“Amy was selfless always, she wanted more for others but never for herself. Generous supporter of worthy causes, she was the social conscience of our family.”
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2023
And despite his overdeveloped social conscience, he was no tight-lipped, perpetually grim do-gooder who frowned on fun.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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