Amoral
/əˈmɒrəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.
The amoral character in the novel made decisions without regard to ethics.
- (adj.) Neither moral nor immoral; outside the scope of morality.
Certain scientific processes are considered amoral because they do not involve ethical judgment.
Forms
- amorally
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Commentary
Use 'amoral' to describe actions or attitudes that are neutral or indifferent to moral considerations, not to be confused with 'immoral,' which implies wrongdoing.
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