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: 1. complete honesty: 2. complete honesty: 3. the quality of being honest and behaving correctly: . Learn more.

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

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

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 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

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