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

Overcoming years of principled resistance to monitoring my absence of well-being didn’t even require lifting a finger.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s wealthy, he had a media megaphone, he’s principled, and he’s fearless.

From The Wall Street Journal

“His willingness to resist short-term pressures in the interest of achieving lasting price stability demonstrated the courage and long-term perspective that define principled public service,” Powell said.

From Barron's

“His willingness to resist short-term pressures in the interest of achieving lasting price stability demonstrated the courage and long-term perspective that define principled public service,” Powell said.

From Barron's

"Defendants have provided nothing approaching a principled basis for their decision," Lamberth wrote.

From BBC

Related Words

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