Standard Synonyms
A person’s inner moral sense of right and wrong.
Slang Synonyms
Conscience- “guilt”
“shame”
“moral compass”
Academic Synonyms
Moral compass
Sense of right and wrong
Inner voice
Principles
Ideals
Old English Synonyms
Innermost self
Soul
Heart
Essence
Nature
Being
Character
Regional Synonyms
Moral compass
Inner voice
Guiding principle
Code of conduct
Set of values
Feelings of right and wrong
Sense of duty
Industry-specific Synonyms
Guilt
Moral compass
Principles
Values
Morality
Antonyms
Apathy
Self-absorption
Thoughtlessness
Rudeness
Meanness.
Meaning
The definition of conscience is the part of the mind that makes you aware of your actions as right or wrong and makes you feel guilty if you do something bad.
Definition
The conscience is the part of the soul that God uses to reveal moral truth to us. It is that part of us that knows right from wrong.
Example Sentences
1. I can’t do that, it’s against my conscience.
2. I have a bad conscience about what I did.
3. I can’t eat that, my conscience won’t let me.
4. I knew it was wrong, but I did it anyway, against my conscience.
5. I can’t believe you said that, you must have no conscience.