Meaning & use
integrity
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that one follows consistently.
See it in a sentence
The auditor was known for her integrity, refusing to overlook even minor discrepancies.
Acting with integrity meant admitting his mistake even though no one else had noticed.
A note on using this word
Integrity can also describe the soundness or wholeness of a structure, as in 'the integrity of the bridge.'
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
dishonestycorruption
Another way to use it
2. noun
The state of being whole, sound, and undivided.
Engineers inspected the dam to ensure the structural integrity of its foundation.
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