integrity — the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈteɡrəti/
Korean meaning: 정직하고 강한 도덕적 원칙을 가진 품성, 성실성
Korean pronunciation: 인**테**그러티
Example Sentences
- The politician's integrity was questioned when his secret bank accounts were discovered.
- My diet plan lost its integrity the moment I saw the chocolate cake in the refrigerator.
- The company's financial integrity was restored after hiring a new accountant.
integrity
NOUN//ɪnˈteɡrəti//
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
A cashier shows integrity by returning dropped money to elderly customer
True integrity shines when celebrity meets charity in silence
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'integritas', derived from 'integer' meaning 'whole' or 'complete'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to denote wholeness and moral completeness.
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📝Examples
“The politician's integrity was questioned when his secret bank accounts were discovered.”
“My diet plan lost its integrity the moment I saw the chocolate cake in the refrigerator.”
“The company's financial integrity was restored after hiring a new accountant.”
“His integrity was so strong that he returned the wallet with all the money intact.”
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