integrity

[in-teg-ri-tee]

noun

1. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.

   Synonyms: virtue, probity, rectitude
   Antonyms: dishonesty

2. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished.

   to preserve the integrity of the empire.

3. a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition.

   the integrity of a ship's hull.

integrity

/ ɪnˈtɛɡrɪtɪ /

noun

1. adherence to moral principles; honesty

2. the quality of being unimpaired; soundness

3. unity; wholeness

Word History and Origins

Origin of integrity¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English integrite, from Latin integritās; integer, -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of integrity¹

C15: from Latin integritās; see _integer

Synonym Study

See honor.

Example Sentences

Even amongst all of life’s pressures and its difficulties, it’s easy to live with integrity if you keep it by your side at all times.

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“Our member cardrooms will continue to support good jobs, vital public services, and local economies across California while upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and compliance.”

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McDonald’s said it is paying heed to game integrity, and noted the current version of Monopoly has been created with safeguards and security protocols to ensure fairness.

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“Carbon markets are at the start of the integrity journey now—we know what a nightmare it’s been for the last three years or so,” said Sheri Hickok, chief executive of Climate Impact Partners.

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The official didn’t specify how many staff would be recalled, saying only that they would be brought back “on an as-needed basis while maintaining the integrity and accuracy” of the data.

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Related Words

• honesty 
• principle 
• probity 
• purity 
• rectitude 
• sincerity 
• virtue