should be
Ought to be
Should be expresses expectation about how things ought to exist or occur.
It can describe anticipated states The package should be there by now, proper conditions The door should be locked at night, or normative judgments about correctness People should be kind to each other.
The phrase often carries implicit criticism when reality falls short: This should be easier than it is.
- oughtExpresses duty or obligation
- ought toExpresses moral obligation
- mustObligatory requirement
- needEssential requirement
- has toIs required to
supposed · supposed to · expected · required · meant to · obligated · duty bound · duty · necessity · proper · right · fitting · appropriate · moral · correct · ideal · meant · destined