Definition of a moral compass

moral compass

noun

• a person's sense of morality.

  He has no moral compass.

  His moral compass is a little out of whack.

  Last edited on Sep 30 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.

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