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Synonyms of rectitude

22 similar words

Another word for rectitude is integrity. Other synonyms of rectitude are honor, straightness, morality, decency and righteousness.

Synonyms and similar words for rectitude

nounStraightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent.

nounConformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue.

  • honestyHonor; decency, propriety.
  • integritySteadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.
  • moralityRecognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect for and obedience to the rules...
  • angelicalityThe state or condition of being angelical.
  • angelicalnessThe state or quality of being angelical.
  • angelicity
  • angelicnessThe state or quality of being angelic.
  • decencyThe quality of being decent; propriety.
  • godlinessThe condition and quality of being godly, pious, scrupulously observant of all the teachings of one's religion...
  • honorThe state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception...
  • probityIntegrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.
  • proprietyCorrectness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.
  • righteousnessHoliness; conformity of life to the divine law.
  • rightfulnessThe state or quality of being rightful.
  • saintlikenessThe state of being saintlike.
  • saintlinessThe property of being saintly.
  • seemlihoodThe state, condition, or quality of being seemly; seemliness.
  • seemlinessThe property of being seemly, appropriateness of conduct or behavior.
  • uprightnessThe state of being honest, honourable, and moral.
  • virtuousnessThe state of being virtuous.

Meaning of rectitude

  1. noun Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent.
  2. noun The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement.
  3. noun Conformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue.

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Questions about synonyms of rectitude

What is another word for rectitude?
Rectitude has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as integrity, honor, straightness, morality, decency, righteousness, godliness and probity.
What does rectitude mean?
Rectitude means straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent.

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