Integrity
It is the word people reach for when money was on the table and someone still picked the boring honest number.
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The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided.
Memory trick
Think "IN-TEG-RITY" = "IN TOGETHER RIGHT", keeping everything together and right/honest. Integrity = wholeness and honesty together.
Examples
She is known for her integrity and ethical business practices.
The structural integrity of the building was compromised.
He maintained his integrity even under pressure to compromise.
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Etymology
From Latin integritas "soundness, wholeness, completeness," from integer "whole, complete."
Usage Notes
Has two main meanings: moral uprightness and physical wholeness/completeness. Common in professional, ethical, and structural contexts.
Real-life contexts
Praise character: "She has great integrity."
Discuss values: "Integrity is non-negotiable for me."
Use professionally: "We value integrity in our team."
Common Mistakes
Integrity isn't just honesty, it's consistency between values and actions. Someone with integrity acts according to their principles.
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Part of Speech
noun
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