sense of right and wrong

1. Motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions (synset 109207033)
   is a type of: ethical motive, ethics, morality, morals - motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
   subtypes:

   • superego - (psychoanalysis) that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience
   • small voice, voice of conscience, wee small voice - an inner voice that judges your behavior
   • sense of duty, sense of shame - a motivating awareness of ethical responsibility
   same as: conscience, moral sense, scruples

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