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 …

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

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

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

probity, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

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

Probity definition: Complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness.

Nov 20, 2025 · probity (countable and uncountable, plural probities) Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty. synonyms, antonym quotations

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

Some common synonyms of probity are honesty, honor, and integrity. While all these words mean "uprightness of character or action," probity implies tried and proven honesty or integrity.