moral compass
Plural
moral compasses
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an internalized set of values and principles that guide a person’s decisions about what is right and wrong
- Her strong moral compass always guided her to make decisions that were fair and just.
- Despite the pressure to cheat, his moral compass kept him honest during the exam.
- He admired his mentor's unwavering moral compass, which inspired him to act with integrity.
- The story's protagonist struggled with a conflict between ambition and his moral compass.
- When faced with a moral dilemma, she always relied on her moral compass to guide her actions.