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

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

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

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

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

Nov 20, 2025 · Noun probity (countable and uncountable, plural probities) Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty. Synonyms: godliness, goodness, …

Probity definition: Complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness.

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

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