noun
- plural of ought; moral duties or obligations
Examples
- We discussed our moral oughts and ought-nots in philosophy class.
- The list of oughts seemed endless to the overwhelmed student.
- She felt burdened by all the oughts her parents had instilled in her.
- The ethical framework outlined several key oughts for proper conduct.
- His conscience was filled with oughts about helping others.
- The religious text contained many oughts regarding proper behavior.