principled

[ prin-suh-puhld ]

adjective

1. imbued with or having moral principles (often used in combination):

   high-principled.

principled

/ ˈprɪnsɪpəld /

adjective

1. 1. having high moral principles
   2. ( in combination )

      high-principled

Other Words From

• mis·princi·pled adjective
• non·princi·pled adjective
• well-princi·pled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of principled¹

First recorded in 1635–45; principle + -ed ³

Example Sentences

It has been a theme that in being so focused on holding things together, and sometimes appearing to try to be all things to all people, Mr Welby has been viewed by many on both right and left as not taking a principled stand.

From BBC

But one thing seems unlikely to change: his dislike of patient, principled diplomacy as a means to peace and his preference for transactional politics and populist gestures.

From BBC

The Biden administration's policy towards the Horn of Africa was neither committed to principled multilateralism, nor ready to use its leverage with the Gulf states.

From BBC

DeSantis’ position was tenable, if not especially principled.

From Slate

Earlier this month, his wife Kaone Boko told the Mmegi newspaper that her husband was principled to the point of stubbornness.

From BBC

Related Words

• conscientious
• decent
• equitable
• honest
• honorable
• humane
• moral
• moralistic
• noble
• righteous
• virtuous