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integrity

Noun

IPA /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪtɪ/

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The quality of being honest and following strong moral principles, even when doing the right thing is difficult.

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integrity/ɪnˈtɛɡrɪtɪ/

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Returning the extra change showed her honesty and integrity.
He showed integrity by admitting the mistake in his report.

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integrity — The quality of being honest and following strong moral principles, even when doing the right thing is difficult.

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From Latin integritas.

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Someone with integrity follows their principles as well as telling the truth.

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