ethical
Meaning
The term "ethical" refers to principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity, particularly concerning what is morally right or wrong.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "ethical" with "ethnic," which refers to cultural or racial characteristics.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maya
works
at
a
small
clothing
shop
and
often
talks
to
customers
about
where
items
are
made
.
Last
week
a
young
man
asked
whether
the
cotton
was
produced
in
an
ethical
way
,
and
Maya
checked
the
label
before
answering
.
She
explained
that
the
company
pays
workers
fairly
and
avoids
harmful
chemicals
in
production
.
The
customer
seemed
relieved
and
decided
to
buy
a
shirt
because
he
trusted
that
information
.
After
the
sale
,
Maya
felt
proud
that
she
had
helped
someone
make
a
responsible
choice
.
Common Phrases
ethical dilemma
ethical standards
ethical considerations
Synonyms
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