moral fibre
Ethical backbone, essentially
Moral fibre is the inner strength that enables someone to do what's right, especially when it's difficult.
It implies courage, integrity, and the will to stand by one's principles under pressure: She had the moral fibre to refuse the bribe.
The spelling fibre is British; Americans write moral fiber.
The term suggests character as something woven into a person's being.
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- inner strengthMental and emotional resilience
- mettleStrength of character
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- stiff upper lipControlled emotional restraint
spine · rectitude · courage · strength of character · principles · backbone · character · righteousness · self-discipline · true grit · grit · iron will · force of will · accountability · trustworthiness · stoutheartedness · conscience · virtue
moral fibrespinelessness
Lack of courage
moral turpitude · corruption · depravity · moral bankruptcy · amorality
moral fibrecorruption
Dishonest abuse of power
degeneracy · depravity · moral decay · rottenness · baseness
moral fibreweakness of will
Failing to follow conviction
lack of backbone · spinelessness · gutlessness · irresolution · vacillation
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