Definition

Amoral means not having a sense of right or wrong. It describes someone or something that does not consider moral values or judgments. An amoral person does not care about what is considered good or bad.

Example

The character in the novel was portrayed as amoral, making decisions without regard for ethics.

Conversation

I read an article about some people who make amoral decisions in business.

That sounds interesting, but isn’t that a bit risky?

Yeah, I guess they don't really think about the consequences of their actions.

Exactly! It makes you wonder how they sleep at night.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amoral → It is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "moral" (from Latin "moralis", meaning relating to manners or ethics). The word "amoral" describes a state of being without morals or ethical considerations.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') morals — that's why amoral means lacking any moral principles.

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