probity
pro·bi·ty
noun \ˈprō-bə-tē\Definition of PROBITY
: adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
See Examples of PROBITY
- <a person of indisputable probity must head the disciplinary panel>
- <the defense attorney questioned the probity of the witness>
Origin of PROBITY
Middle English probite, from Latin probitat-, probitas, from probus honest — more at prove
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to PROBITY
Synonyms: character, decency, goodness, honesty, integrity, morality, rectitude, righteousness, rightness, uprightness, virtue, virtuousness
Related Words: high-mindedness, honor, incorruptibility, irreproachability, irreproachableness, right-mindedness, scrupulosity, scrupulousness; appropriateness, correctness, decorousness, decorum, etiquette, fitness, propriety, seemliness; ethics, morals
Near Antonyms: impropriety, indecency, indecorum, indiscretion; debauchery, degeneracy, degradation, depravity, perversion, pervertedness, sinfulness; crookedness, dishonesty, underhandedness, unscrupulousness; lowness, meanness, viciousness, vileness; corruption
See Synonym Discussion at honesty
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