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Amorality: meaning, definitions and examples

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amorality

 

[ หŒรฆmษ™หˆrรฆlษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

moral philosophy

Amorality refers to the absence of, indifference towards, or lack of any moral standards or principles. It is the state of being unconcerned with the distinction between right and wrong. Individuals or behaviors that are described as amoral operate outside conventional morality and ethical considerations. While morality often engages with choices that reflect ethical reasoning, amorality does not involve this moral dimension. This can apply to various contexts, from personal conduct to societal norms.

Synonyms

indifference, nonchalance, unconcern, unethical.

Examples of usage

  • The amoral nature of the corporation raised concerns among ethicists.
  • She approached the dilemma with a sense of amorality, focusing solely on profits.
  • His amoral behavior in the workplace led to various conflicts with his colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "amorality" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amorosidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅˆเคคเคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Amoralitรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ amoralitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผะพั€ะฐะปัŒะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ amoralnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ž้“ๅพณๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amoralitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amoralidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท amoralite

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋„๋•์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู„ุงู…ุจุงู„ุงุฉ ุงู„ุฃุฎู„ุงู‚ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amorรกlnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ amoralita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ž้“ๅพทๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ amorala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ amoralitet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะผะพั€ะฐะปัŒะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amorallฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amoralidad

Etymology

The term 'amorality' is derived from the prefix 'a-', meaning 'without' or 'lack of', combined with 'morality', which has its roots in the Latin 'moralitas', meaning 'manner, character, proper behavior'. The word began to be utilized in the English language around the early 20th century, reflecting philosophical discussions surrounding ethics and morality. Amorality is often discussed in contrast to both morality, which embodies the principles of right and wrong, and immorality, which refers to actions that are against moral principles. This distinction is significant in various disciplines, including ethics, sociology, and psychology, as it allows for a nuanced understanding of human behavior in relation to societal norms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,199, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.