probity — integrity and uprightness; honesty
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: integrity and uprightness; honesty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈproʊbɪti/
Korean meaning: 정직함, 성실함, 고결함
Korean pronunciation: **프로**비티
Example Sentences
- The politician's probity was so legendary that people joked he would return extra change even from a broken vending machine.
- Her reputation for probity made her the obvious choice for treasurer.
- The company's probity in handling customer data earned them widespread trust.
probity
NOUN//ˈproʊbɪti//
integrity and uprightness; honesty
Employee demonstrates probity by honestly revealing financial errors to colleagues
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Through anxiety and sobriety, he finds his probity!
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Origin
From Latin 'probitas' meaning goodness or honesty, derived from 'probus' (good, honest). This concept of moral excellence was highly valued in ancient Roman society.
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“The politician's probity was so legendary that people joked he would return extra change even from a broken vending machine.”
“Her reputation for probity made her the obvious choice for treasurer.”
“The company's probity in handling customer data earned them widespread trust.”
“His probity was so well-known that even his enemies trusted him to split the dinner bill fairly.”
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