Caesar's wife
Must be blameless
Caesar's wife must be above suspicion—a phrase meaning that those closely associated with powerful or prominent people must avoid even the appearance of impropriety.
The standard is higher than mere innocence; reputation itself matters.
Julius Caesar divorced his wife Pompeia after a scandal, not because he believed her guilty, but because his wife could not be subject to doubt.
As the CEO's assistant, you're like Caesar's wife—even minor expenses get scrutinized.
Immune to accusation
- beyond reproachImmune to criticism
- impeccableFree from any defect
- unblemishedFree from any defect
- irreproachableImpossible to criticize
exemplary · unimpeachable · spotless · untainted · public scrutiny · reputation · propriety · decorum
High regard, moral dignity
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
- chastityAbstaining from sexual activity
- modestyAbsence of vanity
reputation · dignity · purity · fidelity · respectability · moral rectitude · uprightness · probity
Collective public awareness
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- suspicionSense of unease about motives
- watchfulnessCareful, sustained attention
oversight · observation · vetting · judgment · criticism · perception · optics · transparency
Exclusive right or benefit
- immunityProtected from harm
- public figureProminent, widely recognized person
- first ladyPreeminent woman somewhere
- consortRoyal spouse
power couple · dynastic marriage · aristocratic · elite · high society · noblesse oblige
Latin feminine given name
- divorceLegal end of matrimony
- PlutarchGreek biographer, Roman era
- ancient RomeEarly Italian empire city
- patricianHighborn Roman elite
republic · gossip · public scandal · domus
above suspicion
Immune to accusation
- beyond reproachImmune to criticism
- impeccableFree from any defect
- unblemishedFree from any defect
irreproachable · exemplary · unimpeachable · spotless · untainted · public scrutiny · reputation · propriety · decorum · blameless
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
- chastityAbstaining from sexual activity
modesty · reputation · dignity · purity · fidelity · respectability · moral rectitude · uprightness · probity · decorum
public eye
Collective public awareness
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- suspicionSense of unease about motives
watchfulness · oversight · observation · vetting · judgment · criticism · perception · optics · transparency · visibility
privilege
Exclusive right or benefit
- immunityProtected from harm
- public figureProminent, widely recognized person
- first ladyPreeminent woman somewhere
consort · power couple · dynastic marriage · aristocratic · elite · high society · noblesse oblige
Cornelia
Latin feminine given name
- divorceLegal end of matrimony
- PlutarchGreek biographer, Roman era
- ancient RomeEarly Italian empire city
patrician · republic · gossip · public scandal · domus
Caesar's wifeblack sheep
Disreputable family member
fallen woman · pariah · persona non grata · scoundrel · rogue
Caesar's wifesacred cow
Exempt from criticism
untouchable · above the law · law unto oneself · loose cannon · wild card
Caesar's wifescarlet woman
Promiscuous woman, judgmentally labeled
fallen woman · woman of ill repute · bad apple · black sheep · pariah