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Definition of Conscience
1. Noun. Motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions.
Exact synonyms: Moral Sense, Scruples, Sense Of Right And Wrong
Specialized synonyms: Superego, Small Voice, Voice Of Conscience, Wee Small Voice, Sense Of Duty, Sense Of Shame
Generic synonyms: Ethical Motive, Ethics, Morality, Morals
Specialized synonyms: Superego, Small Voice, Voice Of Conscience, Wee Small Voice, Sense Of Duty, Sense Of Shame
Generic synonyms: Ethical Motive, Ethics, Morality, Morals
2. Noun. Conformity to one's own sense of right conduct. "A person of unflagging conscience"
Generic synonyms: Morality
Specialized synonyms: Conscientiousness, Unconscientiousness
Derivative terms: Conscientious
Specialized synonyms: Conscientiousness, Unconscientiousness
Derivative terms: Conscientious
3. Noun. A feeling of shame when you do something immoral. "He has no conscience about his cruelty"
Definition of Conscience
1. n. Knowledge of one's own thoughts or actions; consciousness.
Definition of Conscience
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Medical Definition of Conscience
1. The cognitive and affective processes which constitute an internalised moral governor over an individual's moral conduct. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Conscience
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