integrity
Americannoun
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adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
- Antonyms:
- dishonesty
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the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished.
to preserve the integrity of the empire.
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a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition.
the integrity of a ship's hull.
noun
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adherence to moral principles; honesty
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the quality of being unimpaired; soundness
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unity; wholeness
Related Words
See honor.
Etymology
Origin of integrity
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English integrite, from Latin integritās; integer, -ity
Example Sentences
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“Territorial integrity is a red line for most Iranians, whether they support the regime or oppose it,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Some historians believe that the treason count was intentionally added by the prosecutors to tie the hands of Gov. Henry Wise, who had expressed some admiration for Brown’s courage and integrity.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
“Unique ballot envelope identifiers, such as bar codes, enable confirmation that only citizens receive and cast ballots, reducing the risk of fraud and protecting the integrity of Federal elections.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Speechly, who helped to create Women of the Lane two years ago, said the appointment would bring into question the values and integrity of the club.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
How encouraging it would be if more adults had your courage, self-respect and integrity.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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