English dictionary
ethical
adjectivePronunciation
ˈɛθɪkəl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
adjective
- adhering to ethical and moral principles
adjective
- of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
Example sentences
an ethical lawyer
ethical medical practice
an ethical problem
had no ethical objection to drinking
{'source': 'Omar N. Bradley', 'text': 'Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants'}
it seems ethical and right
followed the only honorable course of action
ethical codes
ethical theories