HyperDic: sense_of_duty

English > 1 sense of the expression *sense of duty*:
NOUN	motive	sense of duty, sense of shame	a motivating awareness of ethical responsibility

English > *sense of duty*: 1 sense > noun 1, motive
Meaning	A motivating awareness of ethical responsibility.
Synonym	sense of shame
Broader	conscience, scruples, moral sense, sense of right and wrong	motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
Spanish	sentido del deber
Catalan	sentit del deure