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View usage for: (prɪnsɪpəld) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe someone as principled, you approve of them because they have strong moral principles. [approval] She was a strong, principled woman. You have to take a principled stand. Synonyms: moral, ethical, upright, honourable More Synonyms of principled principled in British English (ˈprɪnsɪpəld) adjectivea. having high moral principles b. (in combination) high-principled principled in American English (ˈprɪnsəpəld) adjective having principles, as of conduct often in hyphenated compounds high-principled Examples of 'principled' in a sentenceprincipled Your father is loyal, principled and obedient to me, which is how it should be."She's so principled, so sure of herself, so emphatic in her beliefs. In other languagesprincipled British English: principled ADJECTIVE If you describe someone as principled, you approve of them because they have strong moral principles. She was a strong, principled woman. - American English: principled
- Brazilian Portuguese: com princípios
- Chinese: 有原则的
- European Spanish: de principios
- French: de principes
- German: prinzipientreu
- Italian: di saldi principi
- Japanese: 信念を持った
- Korean: 절조가 있는
- European Portuguese: com princípios
- Latin American Spanish: de principios
Definition (of a person or action) guided by moral rules She was a strong, principled woman. Synonyms correct decent right-minded Additional synonymsDefinition governed by conscience I admired this noble, conscientious man. Synonyms honourable, just, responsible, moral, strict, straightforward, upright, honest, scrupulous, high-minded, incorruptible, high-principled Definition in accordance with principles of professional conduct Would it be ethical to lie to save a person's life? Synonyms right, morally right, morally acceptable, good, just, fitting, fair, responsible, principled, correct, decent, proper, upright, honourable, honest, righteous, virtuousDefinition having high moral principles The President's hopes were high-minded, but too vague. Synonyms principled, moral, worthy, noble, good, fair, pure, ethical, upright, elevated, honourable, righteous, idealistic, virtuous, magnanimousNearby words ofprincipled - principal
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Additional synonymsDefinition principled I believe she is an honourable person. Synonyms principled, moral, ethical, just, true, fair, upright, honest, virtuous, trustworthy, trusty, high-minded, upstandingDefinition fair and right She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom. Synonyms fair, good, legitimate, honourable, right, square, pure, decent, upright, honest, equitable, righteous, conscientious, impartial, virtuous, lawful, blameless, unbiased, fair-minded, unprejudicedDefinition moral, just, or virtuous She concluded that it was impossible to find one righteous person. Synonyms virtuous, good, just, fair, moral, pure, ethical, upright, honourable, honest, equitable, law-abiding, squeaky-clean, blamelessDefinition taking great care to do what is fair, honest, or morally right I have been scrupulous about telling them the truth. Synonyms moral, principled, upright, honourable, conscientiousDefinition honest or just a very upright, trustworthy man Synonyms honest, good, principled, just, true, faithful, ethical, straightforward, honourable, righteous, conscientious, virtuous, trustworthy, high-minded, above board, incorruptible, unimpeachableDefinition morally good The president is portrayed as a virtuous family man. Synonyms good, moral, ethical, upright, honourable, excellent, pure, worthy, honest, righteous, exemplary, squeaky-clean, blameless, praiseworthy, incorruptible, high-principled |