Meaning & use
rectitude
Strict moral integrity and correctness of conduct, especially in matters of honesty and principle.
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The judge was respected throughout the county for her rectitude and refusal to accept favors.
He carried himself with a quiet rectitude that made even his critics trust his word.
A note on using this word
Rectitude is formal and often used in serious or moral contexts; it sounds stiff in casual conversation about small matters.
Words with a similar meaning
integrityuprightness
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