rectitude

Definitions

Moral integrity or righteousness of character.

The quality of being correct in judgment or procedure.

Examples

The judge was widely respected for his unwavering moral rectitude.

She conducted her business affairs with such rectitude that no one ever questioned her integrity.

His reputation for rectitude made him the ideal candidate for the ethics committee.

Synonyms

integrity honesty probity virtue righteousness uprightness honor

Antonyms

corruption dishonesty immorality depravity wickedness vice dishonor