ethical
adjective/ˈɛθɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #3,840 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Relating to what is right and wrong in behavior; morally correct.
Example sentence
It is important to act in a way that aligns with our ethical principles.
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