English Language & Usage Asked by J. Elek on April 27, 2021
I’m looking for an adjective that means “full of integrity.” I can only think of ‘integruous’ which is 100% made up. I regularly seek for this word when trying to identify people as having integrity, or decisions being made with integrity. For use in a sentence such as “She is a/n ‘integrous’ woman.” Or “If you want to be more highly respected, ensure that your actions are ‘integruous.'”
The word integrous exists since at least the 19th century, but according to Wiktionary:
Most speakers and writers opt for an etymologically unrelated synonym — such as honest, decent, or virtuous — when trying to express an adjectival equivalent of integrity.
My personal preference is upright.
Answered by J. Siebeneichler on April 27, 2021
I think the most commonly employed form, and the one I prefer is simply person of integrity.
Answered by WS2 on April 27, 2021
The first definition of integrity in wiktionary is
Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
Therefore I think ethical fits. A person with integrity is an ethical person. If you want to be more highly respected, make ethical decisions.
Answered by ghoppe on April 27, 2021
Merriam-Webster defines upstanding as "full of integrity".
You could also use principled, which is circularly defined as "characterized by principle"; and "principle", in turn, means "a rule or code of conduct" in this context.
Answered by verbose on April 27, 2021
I’ve been saying “integrial or integritous”.
Answered by Lady Hook Killa on April 27, 2021
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