principled

American  

[prin-suh-puhld] / ˈprɪn sə pəld /

adjective

1. imbued with or having moral principles (often used in combination).

   high-principled.

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principled British  

/ ˈprɪnsɪpəld /

adjective

1. 1. having high moral principles

   2. ( in combination )

      high-principled

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Other Word Forms

• misprincipled adjective
• nonprincipled adjective
• well-principled adjective

Etymology

Origin of principled

First recorded in 1635–45; principle + -ed ³

Example Sentences

He added that the leaders were "co-ordinating closely to make sure that the principled stances are taken into account".

From BBC

“They’re so principled and motivated, even if it’s in a nihilistic way,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

The professor takes a principled stand against the think tank’s bad turn.

From The Wall Street Journal

The lone "nay" came from the Republican lawmaker from Louisiana, Clay Higgins, who defied his party saying his vote was a principled "NO".

From BBC

He has taught generations of principled conservatives from his position at Princeton, standing athwart the Rawlsian liberalism regnant in the academy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• conscientious
• decent
• equitable
• honest
• honorable
• humane
• moral
• moralistic
• noble
• righteous
• virtuous