rectitude

noun

ˈrek-tə-ˌtüd How to pronounce rectitude (audio)
Definition of rectitudenext
1
as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong encouraged the graduates to go on to live lives of unimpeachable rectitude and integrity

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2
as in integrity
faithfulness to high moral standards has a finely honed sense of rectitude that keeps him from cheating on exams

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Recent Examples of rectitude And not unlike that earlier film, this one takes its tale of debauchery and rectitude and reconciles everything with a fiery third act. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025 The subtler truth is that a similar kind of minimalist rectitude is what has governed the best of the older monuments in the nation’s capital. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025 Indeed, comprehensive independent police auditing would help ensure, not harm, the rectitude of police investigations. — Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025 Mao’s brand of Communism combined a peasant ethos of physical labor with a Soviet pathos for ideological rectitude. — John Delury, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2013 See All Example Sentences for rectitude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectitude
  1. morality
  2. integrity
  3. virtue
  4. honesty
  5. goodness
  6. honor
Noun
  • On the other side, morality is supposed to protect people’s personal autonomy and freedom, even when others in their community dislike or disagree with their choices.
    — Jen Cole Wright, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Fischer studies cultural anthropology, specializing in matters of economics and moralities.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of morality
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  • The commissioner stressed approaching it with integrity and respect, without specifically defining the league’s stance.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • But development at an adjacent lot may threaten the building’s integrity, so 381 Lafayette Street is on the market with New York real estate firm Newmark.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • The virtue-signaling and pandering and gaslighting would end.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Germany’s Chancellor stood in the White House with the US President and extolled the virtues of hydrogen.
    — Sverre Alvik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of virtue
Noun
  • Consider refreshing your profile photo today, because comfort and honesty reinforce your confidence.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Children’s television tries to address that confusion by depicting divorce with some degree of honesty and sensitivity.
    — Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • The good news is that while the promotions might end, the restaurants will still be there, serving up lots of goodness.
    — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026
  • That stood in drastic contrast to the start-to-finish musical goodness of Day 1, where the highlights — from Wet Leg and Geese to Clipse and headliner Charli xcx — were more evenly spread out.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of goodness
Noun
  • Miller also asked Marco Rubio who his favorite rapper is, and the secretary of state gave the honors to Tupac.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor Swift will be adding another trophy to her shelf, as the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the superstar will be inducted into the hall this fall, becoming, at 36, the youngest writer ever to receive the honor.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
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