moral fibre
The inner strength to do what one believes to be rightThe inner strength to do what one believes to be right; often an ability to make difficult decisions.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, uncountable, usually)The inner strength to do what one believes to be right; often an ability to make difficult decisions.
He lacked the moral fibre to be a leader.
Forms
plural: moral fibresLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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