semivirtue

/ˌsɛmɪˈvɜːrʃuː/

Definitions

1. noun

A quality or characteristic that is intermediate between virtue and vice; a lesser or imperfect virtue.

“The politician’s semivirtue in addressing the crisis was criticized for being too little, too late.”

Synonyms

  • moral ambiguity
  • moral gray area

Antonyms

  • immorality
  • vice