Synonyms

integrity

American

[in-teg-ri-tee] / ɪnˈtɛg rɪ ti /

noun

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

Synonyms:

virtue, probity, rectitude

Antonyms:

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

to preserve the integrity of the empire.
a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition.

the integrity of a ship's hull.

integrity British

/ ɪnˈtɛɡrɪtɪ /

noun

adherence to moral principles; honesty
the quality of being unimpaired; soundness
unity; wholeness

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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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“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

He urged Lebanon and Israel to use the Unifil mechanism for dialogue, saying "the bottom line is that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon needs to be respected".

From BBC

Foot said that the Trust held the same concerns about the club's integrity.

From BBC

The incident has reignited the debate about the structural integrity of some of the buildings in the country.

From BBC

As for specific rules, we certainly support strong rules that limit manipulation, insider trading, or other forms of abuse that can undermine the integrity of these markets.

From Barron's

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