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单词 correctitude
释义

correctitude

noun

cor·​rec·​ti·​tude kə-ˈrek-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce correctitude (audio)
-ˌtyüd
: correctness or propriety of conduct

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Neither the retro raunch that emits from Stephanie’s mouth nor the satire of present-tense political correctitude is funnier than it is labored by any wide margin. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 May 2022 Having the courage to call out white supremacists and neo-Nazis parading around with torches is derided as nothing more than political correctitude mashed up with fake news. Kevin Riordan, Philly.com, 27 Sep. 2017

Word History

Etymology

blend of correct and rectitude

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

correctitude

noun

as in correctness

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • correctness
  • seemliness
  • appropriateness
  • rightness
  • prudence
  • rectitude
  • dignity
  • discretion
  • carefulness
  • probity
  • fitness
  • virtuousness
  • attentiveness
  • integrity
  • morality
  • virtue
  • goodness
  • refinement
  • honesty
  • grace
  • gentilesse
  • attention
  • politesse
  • gentility
  • righteousness
  • high-mindedness
  • uprightness
  • straightness
  • politeness
  • civility
  • decorousness
  • decency
  • care
  • graciousness
  • courteousness
  • decorum
  • etiquette
  • honor
  • propriety
  • courtesy
  • character
  • mannerliness
  • form

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • impropriety
  • indecency
  • vulgarity
  • indecorum
  • imprudence
  • evil
  • indiscretion
  • coarseness
  • crudeness
  • incivility
  • discourtesy
  • gracelessness
  • immorality
  • badness
  • wickedness
  • dishonesty
  • degradation
  • perversion
  • impoliteness
  • depravity
  • degeneracy
  • unscrupulousness
  • debauchery
  • crookedness
  • underhandedness
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