probity

C2+ Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /ˈproʊbəti/ UK /ˈprəʊbɪti/ See IPA manual

Meanings

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noun
strong moral integrity and honesty

His financial probity was never once in doubt.

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Synonyms

1 noun · strong moral integrity and... integrity honesty rectitude uprightness virtue honor morality

Opposites

dishonesty corruption deceit turpitude

Word family

Related forms probe probate approbation reprobate

Etymology

From Latin probitas ('uprightness, honesty'), from probus ('good, upright, honest').

probitas Latin probus Latin

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