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moral courage

bravery to do what is right

The bravery to do what you believe is ethically right, even when it is difficult or risky.

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Why did she report the problem?

She showed moral courage and put other employees first.

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It takes moral courage to challenge unfair treatment at work.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: It takes many moral courage to challenge unfair treatment.

Say: It takes a lot of moral courage to challenge unfair treatment.

“Courage” is uncountable here, so quantify it with “a lot of,” not “many.”

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How it fits in a sentence.

show moral courage; it takes moral courage to do something

Your turn: say it out loud

It takes moral courage to challenge unfair treatment at work.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

moral courage

bravery to do what is right

“It takes moral courage to challenge unfair treatment at work.”

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