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

Trump is a jester inside the palace, playing at the role of king, but mocking the very idea of principled leadership in the process.

From Salon

One thing we’ll see is who in public life is principled and courageous, and who will bend the knee to Trump and degrade themselves?

From Salon

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

He gained a reputation for being principled and ready to debate issues openly, says News 24.

From BBC

"I can’t sit by and do nothing and so become an accomplice to Russian evil, to its crimes," Dadin explained his decision to sign-up, just as principled and intense as I remembered him.

From BBC

Related Words

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