SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
integrity
noun
Honesty and adherence to principles, or the soundness of a whole.
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Honesty and principle
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Return to topIntegrity emphasizes consistent adherence to principles, even when that is inconvenient.
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Return to topStructural integrity concerns a whole remaining sound; this meaning does not describe moral character.
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See integrity in use
Her integrity led her to report an error that favored her own proposal.
When the conflicting promises emerged, the treasurer showed integrity by sharing the records and acknowledging what the committee had failed to check.
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