Rectitude is a quality or attitude that is shown by people who behave honestly and morally according to accepted standards.
[formal]
...people of the utmost moral rectitude.
Synonyms: morality, principle, honour, virtue More Synonyms of rectitude
More Synonyms of rectitude
rectitude in British English
(ˈrɛktɪˌtjuːd)
noun
1.
moral or religious correctness
2.
correctness of judgment
Word origin
C15: from Late Latin rectitūdō, from Latin rectus right, straight, from regere to rule
rectitude in American English
(ˈrɛktəˌtud; ˈrɛktəˌtjud)
noun
1.
conduct according to moral principles; strict honesty; uprightness of character
2.
correctness of judgment or method
3. Rare
straightness
Word origin
ME < MFr < LL rectitudo < L rectus, right: see recti-
Examples of 'rectitude' in a sentence
rectitude
Losing that badge of fiscal rectitude really would be seismic.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It was presented as a hymn to fiscal rectitude.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It seems many leave all semblance of moral rectitude behind on entering politics.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Each one of those models of moral rectitude is a vivid vignette.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Germany will have to choose between maintaining fiscal rectitude or enabling the rescue of the highly indebted economies.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Fiscal rectitude is far from enough.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He stuck to sound money and fiscal rectitude, raised taxes and cut spending.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
My next-door neighbour is a judgmental and patronising individual who sees himself and his family as an example to my ed of moral rectitude.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He has, by contrast, a fairly high opinion of his own expertise and moral rectitude.
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If moral rectitude and marital fidelity are requirements of those who play for England one can see a future when a schoolboy team will represent the country.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
1 (noun)
Definition
moral or religious correctness
people of the utmost rectitude
Synonyms
morality
an effort to preserve traditional morality
principle
He would never compromise his principles.
They had great trust in him as a man of principle.
honour
I can no longer serve with honour as a member of your government.
virtue
His mother was held up to the family as a paragon of virtue.
decency
justice
There is no justice in this world!
equity
a system based on social justice and equity
integrity
I have always regarded him as a man of integrity.
goodness
He retains his faith in human goodness.
honesty
It's time for complete honesty from political representatives.
correctness
righteousness
adopting a tone of moral righteousness
probity (formal)
a woman renowned for her moral probity
incorruptibility
scrupulousness
uprightness
a contest in which courage and uprightness win through
Opposites
corruption
,
dishonesty
,
immorality
,
dishonour
,
baseness
,
scandalousness
2 (noun)
Has the rectitude of this principle ever been formally contested?
Synonyms
correctness
Please check the correctness of the details on this form.
justice
We must win people round to the justice of our cause.
accuracy
The text cannot be guaranteed as to the accuracy of speakers' words.
precision
The interior is planned with meticulous precision.
verity
rightness
soundness
exactness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of accuracy
Definition
faithful representation of the truth
The text cannot be guaranteed as to the accuracy of speakers' words.
Synonyms
exactness,
precision,
fidelity,
authenticity,
correctness,
closeness,
truth,
verity,
nicety,
veracity,
faithfulness,
truthfulness,
niceness,
exactitude,
strictness,
meticulousness,
carefulness,
scrupulousness,
preciseness,
faultlessness,
accurateness
in the sense of equity
Definition
the quality of being impartial
a system based on social justice and equity
Synonyms
fairness,
justice,
integrity,
honesty,
fair play,
righteousness,
impartiality,
rectitude,
reasonableness,
even-handedness,
fair-mindedness,
uprightness,
equitableness
in the sense of goodness
Definition
the quality of being good
He retains his faith in human goodness.
Synonyms
virtue,
honour,
merit,
integrity,
morality,
honesty,
righteousness,
probity (formal),
rectitude,
uprightness
Nearby words of
rectitude
recrimination
recruit
rectify
rectitude
rector
rectum
recumbent
Synonyms of 'rectitude'
rectitude
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of honesty
Definition
the quality of being truthful and trustworthy
It's time for complete honesty from political representatives.
Synonyms
integrity,
honour,
virtue,
morality,
fidelity,
probity (formal),
rectitude,
veracity,
faithfulness,
truthfulness,
trustworthiness,
straightness,
incorruptibility,
scrupulousness,
uprightness,
reputability
in the sense of honour
Definition
allegiance to moral principles
I can no longer serve with honour as a member of your government.
Synonyms
integrity,
principles,
morality,
honesty,
goodness,
fairness,
decency,
righteousness,
probity (formal),
rectitude,
trustworthiness,
uprightness
in the sense of incorruptibility
Synonyms
integrity,
honour,
honesty,
uprightness,
justness
in the sense of integrity
Definition
honesty
I have always regarded him as a man of integrity.
Synonyms
honesty,
principle,
honour,
virtue,
goodness,
morality,
purity,
righteousness,
probity (formal),
rectitude,
truthfulness,
trustworthiness,
incorruptibility,
uprightness,
scrupulousness,
reputability
in the sense of justice
Definition
the quality of being just
There is no justice in this world!
Synonyms
fairness,
equity,
integrity,
honesty,
decency,
impartiality,
rectitude,
reasonableness,
uprightness,
justness,
rightfulness,
right
in the sense of justice
Definition
the quality of being just
We must win people round to the justice of our cause.
Synonyms
justness,
fairness,
legitimacy,
reasonableness,
right,
integrity,
honesty,
legality,
rectitude,
rightfulness
in the sense of precision
Definition
the quality of being precise
The interior is planned with meticulous precision.
Synonyms
exactness,
care,
accuracy,
fidelity,
correctness,
rigour,
nicety,
particularity,
exactitude,
meticulousness,
definiteness,
dotting the i's and crossing the t's,
preciseness
in the sense of principle
Definition
a set of such moral rules
He would never compromise his principles.They had great trust in him as a man of principle.
Synonyms
morals,
standards,
ideals,
honour,
virtue,
ethics,
integrity,
conscience,
morality,
decency,
scruples,
probity (formal),
rectitude,
moral standards,
sense of duty,
moral law,
sense of honour,
uprightness,
kaupapa (New Zealand)
in the sense of probity
Definition
honesty
a woman renowned for her moral probity
Synonyms
integrity,
worth,
justice,
honour,
equity,
virtue,
goodness,
morality,
honesty,
fairness,
fidelity,
sincerity,
righteousness,
rectitude,
truthfulness,
trustworthiness,
uprightness
in the sense of righteousness
adopting a tone of moral righteousness
Synonyms
virtue,
justice,
honour,
equity,
integrity,
goodness,
morality,
honesty,
purity,
probity (formal),
rectitude,
faithfulness,
uprightness,
blamelessness,
ethicalness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of uprightness
a contest in which courage and uprightness win through
Synonyms
honesty,
justice,
virtue,
integrity,
goodness,
fairness,
righteousness,
probity (formal),
rectitude,
faithfulness,
trustworthiness,
straightforwardness,
high-mindedness,
incorruptibility
in the sense of virtue
Definition
moral goodness
His mother was held up to the family as a paragon of virtue.