Conscience

usgb/ˈkɑːnʃəns/
noun

The part of your mind that tells you what is right and wrong.

He knew in his conscience that he shouldn't lie to his friend.
Visual representation of "conscience" - The part of your mind that tells you what is right and wrong

Often appears as...

  • clear conscience
  • guilty conscience
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Inner Guide

Think of 'conscience' as your moral compass guiding decisions.

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She listened to her conscience and returned the lost wallet.
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Clear vs. Guilty

'Conscience' can feel 'clear' if you've done right, 'guilty' if wrong.

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After cheating on the test, his guilty conscience troubled him.
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Idiomatic Expressions

'To have a conscience' means being aware of right and wrong.

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He has a conscience, so he always treats others fairly.
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