Integrity Meaning
/ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounSteadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
nounThe state of being wholesome; unimpaired
Sentence Examples
I have a high regard for the integrity of our mayor.
In our society we find men of integrity along with crooks.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A person who always tells the truth and keeps promises is said to have strong ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The judge is known for her ____ and honesty, making her one of the most respected figures in law.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Middle French intégrité, from Latin integritās (“soundness, integrity”), from integer. Doublet of entirety.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Stand up, good Canterbury: Thy truth and thy integrity is rooted […]"
— 1613 (date written), William Shakespeare, [John Fletcher], “The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eight”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act V, scene i], lines 2920-2921:
"Living a lie saps us of integrity and moral cohesion to the point that we can no longer distinguish between the artifice being propped up and the real world."
— 2023 June 22, Charles Hugh Smith, 2023-2030: Artifice Vs. Doom-Loops:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A person who always tells the truth and keeps promises is said to have strong ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The judge is known for her ____ and honesty, making her one of the most respected figures in law.