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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“At a time of rampant threats to our democratic system, we must strengthen and defend the integrity of our elections to reaffirm that our government is of, by, and for the people,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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
Representatives from the Southwest Research Institute were on hand as well, using cameras to protect against what MLB describes as “postural integrity issues:” bent knees, hunched shoulders, a tucked chin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
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 • Mar. 31, 2026
His dedication and faithfulness were due to his own personal loyalty to my parents and his passion for displaying onscreen the integrity and power of my father’s message.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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