against (one's) principles



against (one's) principles

In opposition or contrary to one's values or beliefs, such as those of religion, ethics, or ideology. I'm afraid it goes against my principles to vote for a measure that would limit funding for public schools. He told me it's against his principles to drink alcohol.
See also: principle

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gaylord['geiləd]
Yaroslavyah-rah-SLAHF (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian, Medieval Slavic
LynneLINEnglish
Maeleachlainn-Ancient Irish
Ezer-Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
HamİT-Turkish