moral decay

language: en

definitions

  1. The progressive decline or deterioration of ethical standards, virtues, and social values within a community or society, often characterized by increased crime, dishonesty, or permissiveness.
    en: The progressive decline or deterioration of ethical standards, virtues, and social values within a community or society, often characterized by increased crime, dishonesty, or permissiveness.
  2. The gradual loss of personal integrity, honesty, or virtuous character in an individual, often resulting from poor choices or negative influences.
    en: The gradual loss of personal integrity, honesty, or virtuous character in an individual, often resulting from poor choices or negative influences.
  3. The erosion of ethical principles and accountability within organizations, governments, or institutions, manifesting as corruption, abuse of power, or systemic dishonesty.
    en: The erosion of ethical principles and accountability within organizations, governments, or institutions, manifesting as corruption, abuse of power, or systemic dishonesty.
  4. A state of spiritual or religious decline where individuals or groups abandon sacred ethical codes and piety in favor of secular or hedonistic pursuits.
    en: A state of spiritual or religious decline where individuals or groups abandon sacred ethical codes and piety in favor of secular or hedonistic pursuits.

examples

  1. Critics argue that the rise in juvenile delinquency is a sign of widespread moral decay.

    Critics argue that the rise in juvenile delinquency is a sign of widespread moral decay.

  2. His reckless lifestyle led to a rapid moral decay that alienated his closest friends.

    His reckless lifestyle led to a rapid moral decay that alienated his closest friends.

  3. The scandal exposed deep moral decay within the regulatory agency, prompting calls for complete reform.

    The scandal exposed deep moral decay within the regulatory agency, prompting calls for complete reform.

  4. Many traditional communities view the rejection of ancient customs as evidence of moral decay.

    Many traditional communities view the rejection of ancient customs as evidence of moral decay.