noun
value
A principle that guides judgments about right and wrong.
Honesty is a core value that guides her everyday decisions.
Etymology
Value originally concerns worth. A moral value is something a person regards as worthy and uses as a standard of judgment.
More examples
- Our family values teach us to treat everyone fairly.
- He refuses to betray his values for a promotion.
- The candidates disagree, but they share some basic values.
Forms
value · values
ethical adjective — relating to principles of right and wrong