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.
Synonyms
godliness, goodness, honour, righteousness, saintliness, uprightness, virtue
Antonyms
Scrabble Score: 14
probity: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordprobity: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
probity: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary