probity

noun pro·bi·ty \ˈprō-bə-tē\

: the quality of a person who is completely honest

Full Definition of PROBITY

: adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness

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Origin of PROBITY

Middle English probite, from Latin probitat-, probitas, from probus honest — more at prove

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to PROBITY

Synonyms: character, decency, goodness, honesty, integrity, morality, rectitude, righteousness, rightness, uprightness, virtue, virtuousness

Antonyms: badness, evil, evildoing, immorality, iniquity, sin, villainy, wickedness

Synonym Discussion of PROBITY

honesty, honor, integrity, probity mean uprightness of character or action. honesty implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way. honor suggests an active or anxious regard for the standards of one's profession, calling, or position. integrity implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility, or pledge. probity implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.

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