probity
Complete ethical honesty
Probity is strict adherence to moral principles—complete honesty and integrity.
The word carries a formal, almost legal weight, appearing in contexts where trustworthiness matters greatly: a judge of unimpeachable probity, questions about the probity of the auditors.
Unlike casual honesty, probity suggests thoroughgoing uprightness that has been tested and proven.
Immunity to moral compromise
- uprightnessMoral correctness and honesty
- rectitudeMoral straightness
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
reliability · steadfastness · soundness · wholeness · unimpeachability · irreproachability · constancy · dependability
Moral appropriateness in behavior
- goodnessMoral excellence
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- dignityInnate personal worth
- respectabilityMoral and social worthiness
honorableness · worthiness · righteousness · moral excellence · uprightness · blamelessness · virtuousness · moral fiber
Habit of not lying
- candorUnguarded truthfulness
- sincerityHonest, unfeigned genuineness
- franknessDirect, unguarded honesty
- veracityConformity to fact
forthrightness · straightforwardness · transparency · openness · genuineness · directness · plain-dealing · outspokenness
Having strong moral beliefs
- scrupulousThorough and principled
- conscientiousScrupulously careful and thorough
- moralConcerning right conduct
- righteousMorally good, justified
just · equitable · impartial · fair-minded · unbiased · lawful · ethical · high-minded
Having a good name
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- credibleWorthy of acceptance
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- respectedHeld in high regard
distinguished · venerable · unblemished · untarnished · above reproach · good standing · good name · unimpeachable
incorruptibility
Immunity to moral compromise
- uprightnessMoral correctness and honesty
- rectitudeMoral straightness
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
trustworthiness · reliability · steadfastness · soundness · wholeness · unimpeachability · irreproachability · constancy · dependability · adherence
decency
Moral appropriateness in behavior
respectability · honorableness · worthiness · righteousness · moral excellence · uprightness · blamelessness · virtuousness · moral fiber
truthfulness
Habit of not lying
- candorUnguarded truthfulness
- sincerityHonest, unfeigned genuineness
- franknessDirect, unguarded honesty
veracity · forthrightness · straightforwardness · transparency · openness · genuineness · directness · plain-dealing · outspokenness · artlessness
principled
Having strong moral beliefs
- scrupulousThorough and principled
- conscientiousScrupulously careful and thorough
- moralConcerning right conduct
righteous · just · equitable · impartial · fair-minded · unbiased · lawful · ethical · high-minded · right-minded
reputable
Having a good name
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- credibleWorthy of acceptance
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
respected · distinguished · venerable · unblemished · untarnished · above reproach · good standing · good name · unimpeachable · beyond question
- moralitymoral, moral values, immoral, moral principles, moral code
- valuesvalue, honesty, worth, fairness, morals
- honestyhonesty, truthfulness, candor, sincerity, dishonesty
- honorhonor, honor code, code of honor, personal honor, word of honor
- integrityintegrity, honesty, truthfulness, uprightness, rectitude
- moral virtuesvirtues, honesty, righteousness, integrity, virtue
probitydishonesty
Disposition toward falsehood
corruption · immorality · depravity · wickedness · villainy
probitycorruption
Dishonest abuse of power
crookedness · dishonesty · untrustworthiness · deceit · duplicity