conscience

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒn.ʃəns/ or /ˈkɒn.tʃəns/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

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Noun

Singular conscience

Plural consciences

1. (countable & uncountable) The ability to feel whether what you're doing is right or wrong.
   • Synonym: moral compass

   Even though he stole things, he had some conscience: he didn't kill anyone.