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/
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
The judge was respected for her integrity and always made fair decisions.
The employee showed integrity by returning the customer's lost wallet without hesitation.(integrity ← integer → Just as an integer stays whole, a person with integrity stays whole and honest.)
Her integrity earned everyone's sincerity and built lasting unity.
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🌳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.
Breakdown
integ- (whole, untouched) + -rity (noun suffix denoting quality or state) = integrity
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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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