Probity and its synonyms honesty, honor, and integrity all mean uprightness of character or action, with some slight differences in emphasis. Honesty implies a refusal to lie or deceive in any way.

PROBITY definition: integrity and uprightness; honesty. See examples of probity used in a sentence.

Definition of probity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

He had a remarkable probity and evenness of temper, and was strictly faithful to his trust.

Nov 20, 2025 · Noun probity (countable and uncountable, plural probities) Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty. Synonyms: godliness, goodness, …

probity (ˈprəʊbɪtɪ) n confirmed integrity; uprightness [C16: from Latin probitās honesty, from probus virtuous]

probity in American English (ˈproubɪti, ˈprɑbɪ-) noun integrity and uprightness; honesty

Though probity sounds like what you might do with a sharp stick, it actually means being morally and ethically above reproach, or having integrity.

Until recently, medicine was governed by a code of ethics that emphasized personal virtues, such as probity, truthfulness, trustworthiness, and promise keeping.

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