amorality
Translation
amorality, lack of morality
Examples
The book explores the amorality of nature.
The book explores the amorality of nature.
His actions showed a complete amorality.
His actions showed a complete amorality.
Grammar Patterns
the amorality of ((sth.)) the quality of being unconcerned with right or wrong for (sth.) The book explores the amorality of nature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nonmorality; Antonyms: morality, immorality
Etymology
From the Greek prefix 'a-' (not, without) + 'moral' + the noun suffix '-ity'. It literally means 'the state of being without morals'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'a-' often means 'not' or 'without', as in 'asymmetrical'. Differentiate from 'immorality': amorality is not considering morals at all, while immorality is knowingly violating them.