Definition of PROBITY

probity

Plural: probities

Noun

  • Complete and confirmed integrity; unwavering honesty.
  • complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles
    • "in a world where financial probity may not be widespread"
    • "he enjoys an exaggerated reputation for probity"
  • Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.

Examples

  • A true Words With Friends champion plays with probity, never resorting to illegal word look-ups.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French probité, from Latin probitās (“uprightness, honesty”), from probus (“good, excellent, honest”); see probe, prove.

Antonyms

wickedness

Scrabble Score: 14

probity: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
probity: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
probity: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

probity: valid Words With Friends Word