CONSCIENCE
Scrabble letter values: C3O1N1S1C3I1E1N1C3E1 = 16
Definition
- noun motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions. — synonyms: scruples, moral_sense, sense_of_right_and_wrong
- noun conformity to one's own sense of right conduct.
- noun a feeling of shame when you do something immoral.
Examples
- “a person of unflagging conscience”
- “he has no conscience about his cruelty”
- “Your conscience is your highest authority.”