Integrity

/ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

Her integrity is what earned her the respect of her colleagues.

The state of being whole and undivided.

The integrity of the data is essential for accurate analysis.

The condition of being unified or undamaged.

Maintaining the structural integrity of the building is crucial during renovations.

From Latin 'integritas', meaning 'wholeness, completeness'.

integrity test

An assessment of a person's honesty and ethical standards.

integrity of character

A person's moral and ethical strength.

honesty

The quality of being truthful and sincere.

ethics

A set of principles relating to what is morally right and wrong.

Sticking to your values.

Even in tough situations, she always shows integrity.

Being straight-up.

I respect him for his integrity; he keeps it real all the time.