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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Iran has territorial integrity going back millennia, so I think it will stay as one country.

From Salon

“California can — and must — hold two truths at the same time: standing unequivocally with survivors and victims, while also demanding integrity within the law firms and other businesses that work within our legal system.”

From Los Angeles Times

We not only lose the integrity of our sports, we lose scholarships, roster spots, chances at an education, privacy and more.

From The Wall Street Journal

The authority spokesman said officials were confident that their “open and inclusive study process” will protect its integrity.

From Los Angeles Times

“Protecting competition integrity is of the utmost importance for the NCAA,” the association’s president, Charlie Baker, said in a Thursday news release.

From Barron's

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