English Explanatory Dictionary

probity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹəʊbɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-probity.wav /ˈpɹoʊbəti/ [-ɾi]

Word forms

probity probities

Etymology

From Middle French probité, from Latin probitās (“uprightness, honesty”), from probus (“good, excellent, honest”); see probe, prove.

Synonyms

godliness goodness honour righteousness saintliness uprightness virtue angelicality angelicalness angelicity angelicness decency honesty honor integrity probity propriety rectitude rightfulness saintlikeness seemlihood seemliness virtuousness

Antonyms

badness improbity wickedness

Related words

probe prove bona fides good faith

Derived words

improbity
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