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Conscience
01
coscienza, moralità
an internal guide for behavior based on principles of right and wrong according to an established code of ethics
Example
Her conscience told her that what she had done was wrong.
He could n't ignore the voice of his conscience when making the decision.
The feeling of guilt weighed heavily on his conscience after he lied.
02
coscienza, moralità
the conformity of one's actions to one's own personal, intuitive understanding, even if it differs from external rules or social pressures
Example
Politicians often ignore polls and public opinion if it goes against their conscience on important issues.
Despite pressures from others, she followed the whisperings of her conscience on the matter.
People made different choices on controversial issues based on the nudges of their individual consciences.
03
coscienza, sensibilità morale
a feeling of shame when you do something immoral
