ethical integrity
Unwavering moral compass
Ethical integrity combines two related concepts: adherence to moral principles and the state of being undivided or whole.
A person with ethical integrity doesn't just hold moral beliefs but acts on them consistently, even when inconvenient or costly.
The term implies that ethics aren't compartmentalized—someone who cheats in business but is kind at home lacks ethical integrity.
She questioned the ethical integrity of the research methods.
His ethical integrity was never in doubt, even by his opponents.
- transparencyState of being see-through
- honestyTruthfulness, sincerity
- doing the right thingMoral conduct despite difficulty
- moral compassInner ethical guidance system
- altruismPrioritizing others' wellbeing
trustworthiness · above board · rectitude · accountability · walk the talk · confidentiality · conflict of interest · deontology · diligence · consequentialism · self-discipline · uprightness · clean conscience · equity · higher ground · compassion · incorruptibility · moral courage
- virtueshonesty, justice, courage, fairness, compassion
ethical integritysituational ethics
Morality contingent on context
moral compromise · selling out · moral relativism · opportunism · spinelessness
ethical integrityduplicity
Deliberate misleading behavior
deceitfulness · two-facedness · phoniness · sanctimony · bad faith
ethical integritycorruption
Dishonest abuse of power
moral bankruptcy · depravity · dishonesty · unscrupulousness · wickedness
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