personal ethics

[/ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈɛθɪks/]
noun phrase
ética pessoal
1. A system of moral principles and values that an individual adopts to guide their personal conduct and decision-making
Her personal ethics prevent her from accepting bribes, regardless of financial pressure.
Sua ética pessoal a impede de aceitar subornos, independentemente da pressão financeira.
2. The principles of right and wrong behavior that a person believes in and practices in their everyday life
His personal ethics include honesty, integrity, and respect for others.
Sua ética pessoal inclui honestidade, integridade e respeito pelos outros.
3. An individual's moral standards applied to their professional and private conduct
Personal ethics in the workplace require treating colleagues with fairness and dignity.
A ética pessoal no local de trabalho exige tratar os colegas com justiça e dignidade.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, personal ethics are highly valued in professional environments and civic discourse. In Brazil, there is increasing emphasis on ética pessoal in corporate governance and public administration following anti-corruption reforms. In the USA, personal ethics are often discussed in terms of individual responsibility and the American ideals of integrity. Both cultures value transparency and moral consistency as manifestations of strong personal ethics.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
moral principlespersonal valuesmoral codeprinciples of conductethical standards
Antonyms / Antônimos
moral relativismamoralityunscrupulousnessdishonesty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ética pessoal
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ética pessoal
Common in business and academic environments
Rio de Janeiro
ética pessoal
Used consistently across social strata
Portugal
ética pessoal
Identical usage; sometimes expressed as 'princípios éticos pessoais'

Related Words

ethicsmoralityintegrityvaluesconscienceprinciplesprofessional ethicsbioethics

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to one's guns
live by one's principles
walk the walk
practice what you preach
follow one's conscience
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