probity

[ proh-bi-tee, prob-i- ]

noun

1. integrity and uprightness; honesty.

   Synonyms: rectitude

   Antonyms: dishonesty

probity

/ ˈprəʊbɪtɪ /

noun

1. confirmed integrity; uprightness

Word History and Origins

Origin of probity¹

First recorded in 1505–15; from Latin probitās “uprightness,” equivalent to prob(us) “upright” + -itās -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of probity¹

C16: from Latin probitās honesty, from probus virtuous

Example Sentences

Nodding agreement, the other official dubbed the burst of probity around tax cuts “a newfound religion” for the GOP.

From The Daily Beast

But it clearly would have cast those shadows over the question of her general judgment and probity.

From The Daily Beast

Does Mr Carnegie vouch for the probity of all his colleagues?

From Project Gutenberg

Yet Cond himself, shortly before the flight from Noyers, expressed himself in strikingly confident terms as to Tavannes's probity.

From Project Gutenberg

The rigid and scrupulous honor, the spotless decorum, the unshaken probity, were all devices to win public confidence and esteem.

From Project Gutenberg

Her brother succeeded to the trade; a man of probity and honour, but somewhat hard and unamiable.

From Project Gutenberg

I thanked him, acknowledged his probity, and offered him part of my goods as a present, which he generously refused.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• integrity
• morality
• rectitude
• righteousness
• rightness
• sincerity
• trustworthiness
• truthfulness