Synonyms of the word

scruples

• n. plural of scruple.
• v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of scruple.

conscience

• n. The moral sense of right and wrong, chiefly as it affects one's own behaviour.
• n. (chiefly fiction) A personification of the moral sense of right and wrong, usually in the form of a person,…
• n. (obsolete) Consciousness; thinking; awareness, especially self-awareness.

ethics

• n. (philosophy) The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
• n. Morality.
• n. The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.

morality

• n. (uncountable) Recognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect…
• n. (countable) A set of social rules, customs, traditions, beliefs, or practices which specify proper, acceptable…
• n. (countable) A set of personal guiding principles for conduct or a general notion of how to behave, whether…
• n. (countable, archaic) A lesson or pronouncement which contains advice about proper behavior.
• n. (uncountable, rare) Moral philosophy, the branch of philosophy which studies the grounds and nature of…
• n. (countable, rare) A particular theory concerning the grounds and nature of rightness, wrongness, good,…

morals

• n. plural of moral.