Conscience
/ˈkɒn.ʃəns/noun
A person's inner sense of right and wrong that guides their thoughts and actions.
Did you know?The word 'conscience' originates from a Latin term meaning 'to know together', hinting at its deep connection to collective morality and divine guidance.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
conscientia
“knowledge or awareness of something together, particularly moral knowledge.”
Old French
Old French
conscience
“moral awareness or inner sense of right and wrong.”
Middle English
Middle English
conscience
“the moral sense of right and wrong as a faculty or principle.”
Modern English
English
conscience
“the inner voice or sense guiding ethical behavior.”
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