probity – complete honesty; the quality of having strong moral principles

(Pronounced proh-bi-tee)

To remember the definition of the word probity, use the following mnemonic:

The probing questions were getting a bit tedious (probity), but I can understand the need to find out that I was being completely honest.

Examples of probity in a sentence

The person who returned the stolen car to the police showed a great deal of probity.

Banks only employ people with reputations of probity.

While I know I am not a model of probity, I try to tell the truth as often as I can.