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moral hazard

In helping to correct a problem which originated in past poor moral judgments, creating incentives for the same problem to repeat in the future without addressing the original poor moral judgments. Since there is an expectation that one was helped once, one will be helped again.
Giving money to banks which do not reform their mortgage lending practices creates a moral hazard
by patsw March 2, 2009
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moral midget

When a person is unprincipled, self-centered, has little to no regard for the wants and needs of other people. Morally unrestrained.
Saul Goodman from Breaking Bad is a moral midget.
by muphlon November 20, 2013
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morally grey

Something that is not clearly good or evil, there are reasons both for and against it.
Dude what Sylvanas did at the world tree was totally morally grey.
by konwix August 5, 2018
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Moral Scapegoat

A character that is bad, but the book/movie/show portrays them as good.
Most bad books have Moral Scapegoats.
by Blosse12 June 5, 2023
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Moral Boobster

It'sa girl (stripper or friend) who boosts you moral by doing a flash boob.
yesterday i was feeling kinda low, but Nancy came to my place and flashe boob me to cheer me up. She's really a moral boobster!
by KinkyLulu November 19, 2009
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Moral deficiency

Moral deficiency is a person who lacks honesty, integrity, shame, guilt, and lack of control..
Most of us are relieved to find out we have a sickness instead of a moral deficiency..
by anonymous November 6, 2020
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morally ambiguous

A euphemism for describing someone who lacks morals or changes their morals to suit their needs, typically a shady businessman, graft politician or one involved in illegal activities.
Tom: Doesn't Dick have a problem selling drugs to kids?
Harry: Nah, he's businessman... plus it helps that he's 'morally ambiguous.'
Tom: Oh, cool. Wanna burn one?
by Trae Hova November 20, 2007
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