Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [ey-mawr-uh l, a-mawr-, ey-mor-, a-mor-]
- /eɪˈmɔr əl, æˈmɔr-, eɪˈmɒr-, æˈmɒr-/
- /ˌeɪ.mɒ.ˈræ.lə.ti/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [ey-mawr-uh l, a-mawr-, ey-mor-, a-mor-]
- /eɪˈmɔr əl, æˈmɔr-, eɪˈmɒr-, æˈmɒr-/
Definitions of amorality word
- adjective amorality not involving questions of right or wrong; without moral quality; neither moral nor immoral. 1
- adjective amorality having no moral standards, restraints, or principles; unaware of or indifferent to questions of right or wrong: a completely amoral person. 1
- noun amorality (uncountable) Lack or absence of morality. 1
- noun amorality lack of ethical sense 1
Information block about the term
Origin of amorality
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; a-6 + moral
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Amorality
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amorality popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
amorality usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amorality
noun amorality
- wickedness — the quality or state of being wicked.
- sinfulness — characterized by, guilty of, or full of sin; wicked: a sinful life.
- unscrupulousness — not scrupulous; unrestrained by scruples; conscienceless; unprincipled.
- immorality — immoral quality, character, or conduct; wickedness; evilness.
Antonyms for amorality
noun amorality
- morality — conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
Top questions with amorality
- what is amorality?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with a
- Words starting with am
- Words starting with amo
- Words starting with amor
- Words starting with amora
- Words starting with amoral
- Words starting with amorali
- Words starting with amoralit
- Words starting with amorality