probity — integrity and uprightness; honesty
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: integrity and uprightness; honesty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈproʊbɪti/
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
The old judge's probity made even the guilty respect his verdict.
PROB(test/prove) + ITY(state) — entering a state(ITY) of being fully tested and PROB(proven) pure, the hero's probity shone brightly.
In a completely corrupt city, the single honest detective was famous for his unbreakable probity.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
prob- (good, honest) + -ity (noun suffix meaning state or quality)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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