Word meaning
integrity
noun · in-TEG-rih-tee
What does integrity mean?
Integrity means the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; also, the state of being whole.
Integrity in a sentence
“A leader with integrity keeps her promises.”
Synonyms for integrity
- honesty
- principle
- uprightness
Where does integrity come from?
From Latin integer, "whole."
How to remember integrity
- Say it out loud a few times: in-TEG-rih-tee.
- Write one sentence of your own using integrity, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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