probity

[proh-bi-tee, prob-i-]

noun

1. integrity and uprightness; honesty.

   Synonyms: rectitude
   Antonyms: dishonesty

probity

/ ˈprəʊbɪtɪ /

noun

1. confirmed integrity; uprightness

Word History and Origins

Origin of probity¹

First recorded in 1505–15; from Latin probitās “uprightness,” equivalent to prob(us) “upright” + -itās -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of probity¹

C16: from Latin probitās honesty, from probus virtuous

Example Sentences

It analyzes the forces of corruption and moral probity, capitalism and benevolence—all the rich contradictions and absurdities of the world glimpsed in Jane Austen’s novels.

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They denied any wrongdoing and questioned both the transparency and probity of our sources.

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He said then that the "most important thing to the people across my constituency" was "restoring a sense of moral probity and public spiritedness to our political system".

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On the chance that he does, I have a bone to pick with him – less cosmic, but something that speaks volumes about his probity and fitness for office.

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Mr Beckett was also told he had been suspended due to "concerns about the probity of awarding contracts for affiliated services".

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