Synonyms: morality
Definition: concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
Similar words: quality
Definition: an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
Usage: the quality of mercy is not strained--Shakespeare
Synonyms: morality, morals, ethical motive, ethics
Definition: motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
Similar words: need, motivation, motive
Definition: the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
Usage: we did not understand his motivation; he acted with the best of motives