Definition of conscience

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  • conscience is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
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Definition of conscience

  • motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. moral sense
    2. scruples
    3. sense of right and wrong
  • a feeling of shame when you do something immoral (noun)

    Examples

    1. he has no conscience about his cruelty
  • conformity to one's own sense of right conduct (noun)

    Examples

    1. a person of unflagging conscience

See definition of conscience in Merriam Webster