integrity

[in-teg-ri-tee]

noun

1. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.

   Synonyms: virtue, probity, rectitude
   Antonyms: dishonesty

2. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished.

   to preserve the integrity of the empire.

3. a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition.

   the integrity of a ship's hull.

integrity

/ ɪnˈtɛɡrɪtɪ /

noun

1. adherence to moral principles; honesty

2. the quality of being unimpaired; soundness

3. unity; wholeness

Word History and Origins

Origin of integrity¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English integrite, from Latin integritās; integer, -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of integrity¹

C15: from Latin integritās; see _integer

Synonym Study

See honor.

Example Sentences

Registrar of Voters faced attacks over the integrity of the 2024 election after unfounded allegations of forged signatures, non-U.S. citizens voting and duplicated ballots circulated on social media.

From Los Angeles Times

It enshrines the commitment to uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life, and details "the overarching duty on Ministers to comply with the law and to protect the integrity of public life".

From BBC

The code sets out the standards ministers are expected to uphold including honesty and integrity.

From BBC

It also raised questions about the Holness's integrity, citing a report which had questioned his income and assets declaration.

From BBC

I’d throw away any sense of balance, reason and integrity, all so I could give my all to somebody.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• honesty 
• principle 
• probity 
• purity 
• rectitude 
• sincerity 
• virtue