integrity
noun
in·teg·ri·ty in-ˈte-grə-tē 
1
: firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
2
: an unimpaired condition : soundness
3
: the quality or state of being complete or undivided : completeness
Synonyms
- character
- decency
- goodness
- honesty
- morality
- probity
- rectitude
- righteousness
- rightness
- uprightness
- virtue
- virtuousness
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Example Sentences
Many were tempted by a piece of the equity action and compromised their integrity. 
Bruce Nussbaum, Business Week, 28 Jan. 2002 By September, Gorbachev had told his aides that with Eastern Europe and Germany lost, the task was to defend the integrity of the Soviet Union itself. Condoleezza Rice, Newsweek, 22 Nov. 1999 But it is stunning to hear self-appointed watchdogs of public integrity shrug their shoulders at "standard" prosecutorial practice … Wendy Kaminer, New York Times Book Review, 22 Mar. 1998 … a hundred-and-one-year-old Jewish philanthropist … donated two and a quarter million dollars to the Archdiocese to purchase the property and preserve the integrity of the landmark. Brendan Gill, New Yorker, 10 June 1991 He's a man of the highest integrity. I admire her artistic integrity. She had the integrity to refuse to compromise on matters of principle. Without music, the film loses its integrity. They are trying to preserve the cultural integrity of the community. The earthquake may have damaged the building's structural integrity. See More
Bruce Nussbaum, Business Week, 28 Jan. 2002 By September, Gorbachev had told his aides that with Eastern Europe and Germany lost, the task was to defend the integrity of the Soviet Union itself. Condoleezza Rice, Newsweek, 22 Nov. 1999 But it is stunning to hear self-appointed watchdogs of public integrity shrug their shoulders at "standard" prosecutorial practice … Wendy Kaminer, New York Times Book Review, 22 Mar. 1998 … a hundred-and-one-year-old Jewish philanthropist … donated two and a quarter million dollars to the Archdiocese to purchase the property and preserve the integrity of the landmark. Brendan Gill, New Yorker, 10 June 1991 He's a man of the highest integrity. I admire her artistic integrity. She had the integrity to refuse to compromise on matters of principle. Without music, the film loses its integrity. They are trying to preserve the cultural integrity of the community. The earthquake may have damaged the building's structural integrity. See More Recent Examples on the Web All of the journalists at The Republic – news and opinion – follow the same standards for truth, fairness, independence and integrity. Kathy Tulumello, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2022 But subsequent studies have shown that the WTC’s structural integrity was destroyed by intense fire as well as the severe damage inflicted by the planes. Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 9 Sep. 2022 On the Come Up is a wide-ranging narrative about family, chasing your dreams and maintaining integrity that will undoubtedly find fans among younger audiences. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 But the integrity that is coming under sharpest question is that of Trump and his defenders. Frida Ghitis, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 The incident is being reviewed by the Illinois State Police’s public integrity unit. Rosemary Sobol, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 But the contest turned on character, a count on which both candidates appear to be lacking, in a job where integrity is everything. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Supporters say the laws improve integrity and increase trust in elections. John Fritze, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 Stout’s booming leg does more harm than good, outkicking his coverage every now and then and compromising the Ravens’ lane integrity. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 See More
Kathy Tulumello, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2022 But subsequent studies have shown that the WTC’s structural integrity was destroyed by intense fire as well as the severe damage inflicted by the planes. Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 9 Sep. 2022 On the Come Up is a wide-ranging narrative about family, chasing your dreams and maintaining integrity that will undoubtedly find fans among younger audiences. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 But the integrity that is coming under sharpest question is that of Trump and his defenders. Frida Ghitis, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 The incident is being reviewed by the Illinois State Police’s public integrity unit. Rosemary Sobol, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 But the contest turned on character, a count on which both candidates appear to be lacking, in a job where integrity is everything. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Supporters say the laws improve integrity and increase trust in elections. John Fritze, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 Stout’s booming leg does more harm than good, outkicking his coverage every now and then and compromising the Ravens’ lane integrity. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English integrite, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French integrité, from Latin integritat-, integritas, from integr-, integer entire
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
integrity
noun
in·teg·ri·ty in-ˈte-grə-tē
1
: total honesty and sincerity
a person of integrity
2
: the condition of being free from damage or defect
The building has structural integrity.
Medical Definition
integrity
noun
in·teg·ri·ty in-ˈteg-rət-ē
plural integrities
: an unimpaired condition
personality function depends greatly upon the integrity of brain function Diagnostic & Statistical Manual
Diagnostic & Statistical Manualintegrity
noun
1
as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong demonstrated that he was a man of integrity by taking full responsibility for his actions Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- morality
- honesty
- virtue
- goodness
- ethics
- rightness
- probity
- decency
- morals
- uprightness
- character
- rectitude
- honor
- virtuousness
- righteousness
- incorruptibility
- decorum
- correctness
- scrupulousness
- appropriateness
- fitness
- propriety
- seemliness
- etiquette
- irreproachability
- high-mindedness
- right-mindedness
- scrupulosity
- irreproachableness
- decorousness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- degradation
- immorality
- evil
- badness
- wickedness
- impropriety
- villainy
- dishonesty
- indiscretion
- sin
- iniquity
- perversion
- indecorum
- depravity
- indecency
- degeneracy
- sinfulness
- evildoing
- unscrupulousness
- corruption
- debauchery
- crookedness
- viciousness
- meanness
- underhandedness
- vileness
- pervertedness
- lowness
2
as in honesty
devotion to telling the truth her integrity is such that she tells the truth even when people least want to hear it Synonyms & Similar Words
- honesty
- truthfulness
- reliability
- sincerity
- credibility
- authenticity
- probity
- veracity
- reliableness
- accuracy
- verity
- dependability
- trustworthiness
- honorableness
- truth
- incorruptibility
- objectivity
- uprightness
- forthrightness
- rectitude
- scrupulousness
- straightforwardness
- frankness
- guilelessness
- candor
- righteousness
- ingenuousness
- candidness
- correctness
- artlessness
- good faith
- trustability
- honor
- genuineness
- scrupulosity
- right-mindedness
- trustiness
- plainspokenness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dishonesty
- deceit
- lying
- duplicity
- untruthfulness
- deception
- hypocrisy
- smoothness
- mendacity
- deceitfulness
- insincerity
- falsity
- falseness
- crookedness
- artifice
- dissembling
- mendaciousness
- dissimulation
- unscrupulousness
- fakery
- underhandedness
- wiliness
- dupery
- slipperiness
- cunning
- perfidy
- slickness
- trickery
- guile
- insidiousness
- cunningness
- slyness
- furtiveness
- craftiness
- indirection
- oiliness
- two-facedness
- prevarication
- cozenage
- fraudulentness
- inaccuracy
- beguilement
- exaggeration
- equivocation
- double-dealing
- treacherousness
3
as in honor
faithfulness to high moral standards a politician of great honesty and integrity Synonyms & Similar Words
- honesty
- honor
- probity
- morality
- uprightness
- rectitude
- virtue
- respectability
- justice
- fairness
- reputability
- righteousness
- decency
- conscientiousness
- incorruptibility
- nobility
- virtuousness
- scrupulousness
- blamelessness
- character
- irreproachability
- high-mindedness
- right-mindedness
- irreproachableness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- degradation
- dishonor
- corruption
- baseness
- corruptness
- dishonesty
- looseness
- corruptibility
- venality
- criminality
- perversion
- shamelessness
- disgrace
- dissipation
- lowness
- depravity
- debasement
- decadence
- degeneracy
- unscrupulousness
- immorality
- dissoluteness
- profligacy
- rascality
- crookedness
- blameworthiness
- disreputableness
- debauchery
- disgracefulness
- unrighteousness
- pervertedness
- rottenness
- dissipatedness
- wickedness
- meanness
- roguishness
- sinfulness
- vileness
- knavery
- villainy
- wretchedness
- reprehensibleness
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of integrity are honesty, honor, and probity. While all these words mean "uprightness of character or action," integrity implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility, or pledge.
Although the words honesty and integrity have much in common, honesty implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way.
The words honor and integrity are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, honor suggests an active or anxious regard for the standards of one's profession, calling, or position.
While the synonyms probity and integrity are close in meaning, probity implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.
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