moral compass

Word parts

moral + compass

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌmɒrəl ˈkʌmpəs/ or /ˌmɒrl̩-/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌmɔrəl ˈkʌmpəs/
• Hyphenation: mor‧al com‧pass

Noun

Singular moral compass

Plural moral compasses

1. The moral compass of a person is their ability to know what is right and what is wrong so that they can act accordingly.
   • Synonym: conscience