moral decay

language: id

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.
    id: Kemerosotan moral
  2. The gradual loss of personal integrity, honesty, or virtuous character in an individual, often resulting from poor choices or negative influences.
    id: Kemerosotan moral pribadi
  3. The erosion of ethical principles and accountability within organizations, governments, or institutions, manifesting as corruption, abuse of power, or systemic dishonesty.
    id: Korupsi institusional
  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.
    id: Kemunduran iman

examples

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

    Para kritikus berpendapat bahwa meningkatnya kenakalan remaja adalah tanda kemerosotan moral yang meluas.

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

    Gaya hidupnya yang sembrono menyebabkan kemerosotan moral yang cepat yang menjauhkannya dari teman-teman terdekatnya.

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

    Skandal tersebut mengungkap pembusukan moral yang mendalam di dalam lembaga pengatur, yang memicu seruan untuk reformasi total.

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

    Banyak komunitas tradisional menganggap penolakan terhadap adat istiadat kuno sebagai bukti kemerosotan moral.