Adjective that means “Full of Integrity”
I'm looking for an adjective that means "full of integrity." I can only think of 'integruous' which is 100% made up. I regularly seek for this word when trying to identify people as having integrity, or decisions being made with integrity. For use in a sentence such as "She is a/n 'integrous' woman." Or "If you want to be more highly respected, ensure that your actions are 'integruous.'"
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I'm looking for an adjective that means "full of integrity." I can only think of 'integruous' which is 100% made up. I regularly seek for this word when trying to identify people as having integrity, or decisions being made with integrity. For use in a sentence such as "She is a/n 'integrous' woman." Or "If you want to be more highly respected, ensure that your actions are 'integruous.'"
single-word-requests adjectives
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Would "virtuous" do? Meaning 2 in the link (MW) states "Morally excellent" - is that close enough? EDIT: Also, "probity" (MW) may be a very good fit.
– Spratty
Jan 13 '17 at 16:26
@Spratty You should post that as an answer.
– Hank
Jan 13 '17 at 16:37
@Hank - I would have done but for the life of me I cannot think of an adjectival form of "probity" which would have been my preferred answer. That's life, I suppose.
– Spratty
Jan 13 '17 at 16:51
I feel like virtuous has a moral quality that integrous lacks - and sometimes (such as in a business setting) it's better without the moral baggage.
– J. Elek
Jan 13 '17 at 17:23
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I'm looking for an adjective that means "full of integrity." I can only think of 'integruous' which is 100% made up. I regularly seek for this word when trying to identify people as having integrity, or decisions being made with integrity. For use in a sentence such as "She is a/n 'integrous' woman." Or "If you want to be more highly respected, ensure that your actions are 'integruous.'"
single-word-requests adjectives
edited Jan 13 '17 at 16:42
Hank
4,73511938
asked Jan 13 '17 at 16:22
J. Elek
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I'm looking for an adjective that means "full of integrity." I can only think of 'integruous' which is 100% made up. I regularly seek for this word when trying to identify people as having integrity, or decisions being made with integrity. For use in a sentence such as "She is a/n 'integrous' woman." Or "If you want to be more highly respected, ensure that your actions are 'integruous.'"
single-word-requests adjectives
single-word-requests adjectives
edited Jan 13 '17 at 16:42
Hank
4,73511938
asked Jan 13 '17 at 16:22
J. Elek
33228
edited Jan 13 '17 at 16:42
Hank
4,73511938
asked Jan 13 '17 at 16:22
J. Elek
33228
edited Jan 13 '17 at 16:42
Hank
4,73511938
edited Jan 13 '17 at 16:42
Hank
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Hank
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asked Jan 13 '17 at 16:22
J. Elek
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asked Jan 13 '17 at 16:22
J. Elek
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J. Elek
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33228
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Would "virtuous" do? Meaning 2 in the link (MW) states "Morally excellent" - is that close enough? EDIT: Also, "probity" (MW) may be a very good fit.
– Spratty
Jan 13 '17 at 16:26
@Spratty You should post that as an answer.
– Hank
Jan 13 '17 at 16:37
@Hank - I would have done but for the life of me I cannot think of an adjectival form of "probity" which would have been my preferred answer. That's life, I suppose.
– Spratty
Jan 13 '17 at 16:51
I feel like virtuous has a moral quality that integrous lacks - and sometimes (such as in a business setting) it's better without the moral baggage.
– J. Elek
Jan 13 '17 at 17:23
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2
Would "virtuous" do? Meaning 2 in the link (MW) states "Morally excellent" - is that close enough? EDIT: Also, "probity" (MW) may be a very good fit.
– Spratty
Jan 13 '17 at 16:26
@Spratty You should post that as an answer.
– Hank
Jan 13 '17 at 16:37
@Hank - I would have done but for the life of me I cannot think of an adjectival form of "probity" which would have been my preferred answer. That's life, I suppose.
– Spratty
Jan 13 '17 at 16:51
I feel like virtuous has a moral quality that integrous lacks - and sometimes (such as in a business setting) it's better without the moral baggage.
– J. Elek
Jan 13 '17 at 17:23
2
2
Would "virtuous" do? Meaning 2 in the link (MW) states "Morally excellent" - is that close enough? EDIT: Also, "probity" (MW) may be a very good fit.
– Spratty
Jan 13 '17 at 16:26
Would "virtuous" do? Meaning 2 in the link (MW) states "Morally excellent" - is that close enough? EDIT: Also, "probity" (MW) may be a very good fit.
– Spratty
Jan 13 '17 at 16:26
@Spratty You should post that as an answer.
– Hank
Jan 13 '17 at 16:37
@Spratty You should post that as an answer.
– Hank
Jan 13 '17 at 16:37
@Hank - I would have done but for the life of me I cannot think of an adjectival form of "probity" which would have been my preferred answer. That's life, I suppose.
– Spratty
Jan 13 '17 at 16:51
@Hank - I would have done but for the life of me I cannot think of an adjectival form of "probity" which would have been my preferred answer. That's life, I suppose.
– Spratty
Jan 13 '17 at 16:51
I feel like virtuous has a moral quality that integrous lacks - and sometimes (such as in a business setting) it's better without the moral baggage.
– J. Elek
Jan 13 '17 at 17:23
I feel like virtuous has a moral quality that integrous lacks - and sometimes (such as in a business setting) it's better without the moral baggage.
– J. Elek
Jan 13 '17 at 17:23
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The first definition of integrity in wiktionary is
Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
Therefore I think ethical fits. A person with integrity is an ethical person. If you want to be more highly respected, make ethical decisions.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:42
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The word integrous exists since at least the 19th century, but according to Wiktionary:
Most speakers and writers opt for an etymologically unrelated synonym — such as honest, decent, or virtuous — when trying to express an adjectival equivalent of integrity.
My personal preference is upright.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 16:40
J. Siebeneichler
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I like this as the answer, let's bring back integrous!
– J. Elek
Jan 13 '17 at 17:21
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Merriam-Webster defines upstanding as "full of integrity".
You could also use principled, which is circularly defined as "characterized by principle"; and "principle", in turn, means "a rule or code of conduct" in this context.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 22:06
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I think the most commonly employed form, and the one I prefer is simply person of integrity.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:01
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Righteous: To uphold values
Steadfast: To stand by virtues
Upright: To present bold vibes
answered 3 hours ago
Zincha
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Zincha, are these your own made-up definitions? The definition of upright as "To present bold vibes" is absurd. I recommend you replace these with real definitions sourced from reputable dictionaries. NB another answer has already given "upright".
– Chappo
1 hour ago
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The first definition of integrity in wiktionary is
Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
Therefore I think ethical fits. A person with integrity is an ethical person. If you want to be more highly respected, make ethical decisions.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:42
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The first definition of integrity in wiktionary is
Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
Therefore I think ethical fits. A person with integrity is an ethical person. If you want to be more highly respected, make ethical decisions.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:42
ghoppe
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The first definition of integrity in wiktionary is
Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
Therefore I think ethical fits. A person with integrity is an ethical person. If you want to be more highly respected, make ethical decisions.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:42
ghoppe
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The first definition of integrity in wiktionary is
Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
Therefore I think ethical fits. A person with integrity is an ethical person. If you want to be more highly respected, make ethical decisions.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:42
ghoppe
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answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:42
ghoppe
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The word integrous exists since at least the 19th century, but according to Wiktionary:
Most speakers and writers opt for an etymologically unrelated synonym — such as honest, decent, or virtuous — when trying to express an adjectival equivalent of integrity.
My personal preference is upright.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 16:40
J. Siebeneichler
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I like this as the answer, let's bring back integrous!
– J. Elek
Jan 13 '17 at 17:21
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The word integrous exists since at least the 19th century, but according to Wiktionary:
Most speakers and writers opt for an etymologically unrelated synonym — such as honest, decent, or virtuous — when trying to express an adjectival equivalent of integrity.
My personal preference is upright.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 16:40
J. Siebeneichler
2,146516
I like this as the answer, let's bring back integrous!
– J. Elek
Jan 13 '17 at 17:21
add a comment |
The word integrous exists since at least the 19th century, but according to Wiktionary:
Most speakers and writers opt for an etymologically unrelated synonym — such as honest, decent, or virtuous — when trying to express an adjectival equivalent of integrity.
My personal preference is upright.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 16:40
J. Siebeneichler
2,146516
The word integrous exists since at least the 19th century, but according to Wiktionary:
Most speakers and writers opt for an etymologically unrelated synonym — such as honest, decent, or virtuous — when trying to express an adjectival equivalent of integrity.
My personal preference is upright.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 16:40
J. Siebeneichler
2,146516
answered Jan 13 '17 at 16:40
J. Siebeneichler
2,146516
answered Jan 13 '17 at 16:40
J. Siebeneichler
2,146516
answered Jan 13 '17 at 16:40
J. Siebeneichler
2,146516
2,146516
I like this as the answer, let's bring back integrous!
– J. Elek
Jan 13 '17 at 17:21
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I like this as the answer, let's bring back integrous!
– J. Elek
Jan 13 '17 at 17:21
I like this as the answer, let's bring back integrous!
– J. Elek
Jan 13 '17 at 17:21
I like this as the answer, let's bring back integrous!
– J. Elek
Jan 13 '17 at 17:21
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Merriam-Webster defines upstanding as "full of integrity".
You could also use principled, which is circularly defined as "characterized by principle"; and "principle", in turn, means "a rule or code of conduct" in this context.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 22:06
verbose
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Merriam-Webster defines upstanding as "full of integrity".
You could also use principled, which is circularly defined as "characterized by principle"; and "principle", in turn, means "a rule or code of conduct" in this context.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 22:06
verbose
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Merriam-Webster defines upstanding as "full of integrity".
You could also use principled, which is circularly defined as "characterized by principle"; and "principle", in turn, means "a rule or code of conduct" in this context.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 22:06
verbose
1,855720
Merriam-Webster defines upstanding as "full of integrity".
You could also use principled, which is circularly defined as "characterized by principle"; and "principle", in turn, means "a rule or code of conduct" in this context.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 22:06
verbose
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answered Jan 13 '17 at 22:06
verbose
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answered Jan 13 '17 at 22:06
verbose
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I think the most commonly employed form, and the one I prefer is simply person of integrity.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:01
WS2
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I think the most commonly employed form, and the one I prefer is simply person of integrity.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:01
WS2
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I think the most commonly employed form, and the one I prefer is simply person of integrity.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:01
WS2
51.3k27112242
I think the most commonly employed form, and the one I prefer is simply person of integrity.
answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:01
WS2
51.3k27112242
answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:01
WS2
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answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:01
WS2
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Righteous: To uphold values
Steadfast: To stand by virtues
Upright: To present bold vibes
answered 3 hours ago
Zincha
1384
Zincha, are these your own made-up definitions? The definition of upright as "To present bold vibes" is absurd. I recommend you replace these with real definitions sourced from reputable dictionaries. NB another answer has already given "upright".
– Chappo
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Righteous: To uphold values
Steadfast: To stand by virtues
Upright: To present bold vibes
answered 3 hours ago
Zincha
1384
Zincha, are these your own made-up definitions? The definition of upright as "To present bold vibes" is absurd. I recommend you replace these with real definitions sourced from reputable dictionaries. NB another answer has already given "upright".
– Chappo
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Righteous: To uphold values
Steadfast: To stand by virtues
Upright: To present bold vibes
answered 3 hours ago
Zincha
1384
Righteous: To uphold values
Steadfast: To stand by virtues
Upright: To present bold vibes
answered 3 hours ago
Zincha
1384
answered 3 hours ago
Zincha
1384
answered 3 hours ago
Zincha
1384
answered 3 hours ago
Zincha
1384
1384
Zincha, are these your own made-up definitions? The definition of upright as "To present bold vibes" is absurd. I recommend you replace these with real definitions sourced from reputable dictionaries. NB another answer has already given "upright".
– Chappo
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Zincha, are these your own made-up definitions? The definition of upright as "To present bold vibes" is absurd. I recommend you replace these with real definitions sourced from reputable dictionaries. NB another answer has already given "upright".
– Chappo
1 hour ago
Zincha, are these your own made-up definitions? The definition of upright as "To present bold vibes" is absurd. I recommend you replace these with real definitions sourced from reputable dictionaries. NB another answer has already given "upright".
– Chappo
1 hour ago
Zincha, are these your own made-up definitions? The definition of upright as "To present bold vibes" is absurd. I recommend you replace these with real definitions sourced from reputable dictionaries. NB another answer has already given "upright".
– Chappo
1 hour ago
add a comment |
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Would "virtuous" do? Meaning 2 in the link (MW) states "Morally excellent" - is that close enough? EDIT: Also, "probity" (MW) may be a very good fit.
– Spratty
Jan 13 '17 at 16:26
@Spratty You should post that as an answer.
– Hank
Jan 13 '17 at 16:37
@Hank - I would have done but for the life of me I cannot think of an adjectival form of "probity" which would have been my preferred answer. That's life, I suppose.
– Spratty
Jan 13 '17 at 16:51
I feel like virtuous has a moral quality that integrous lacks - and sometimes (such as in a business setting) it's better without the moral baggage.
– J. Elek
Jan 13 '17 at 17:23