Pronunciation: /ˈrɛktɪˌtud/
noun the quality of being honest and morally correct
A1 Honesty and rectitude are important values to teach children.
A2 The knight was known for his rectitude and integrity in all his dealings.
B1 The company prides itself on its employees' rectitude in handling sensitive information.
B2 The judge's reputation for rectitude and fairness in the courtroom is well-known.
C1 His rectitude in upholding ethical standards earned him the respect of his peers.
C2 The politician's commitment to rectitude in governance set him apart from others in his field.
adjective having or showing strong moral principles
A1 She always follows the rules with rectitude.
A2 His rectitude in handling the situation impressed everyone.
B1 The company's rectitude in ethical practices is commendable.
B2 The politician's rectitude in standing up for justice is well-known.
C1 The professor's rectitude in research ethics sets a high standard for others.
C2 The judge's rectitude in upholding the law is unquestionable.
formal The politician was known for his unwavering rectitude in all his decisions.
informal She always acts with such rectitude, never wavering from what she believes is right.
slang Yo, that dude's got mad rectitude, always sticking to his morals no matter what.
figurative Her rectitude was like a guiding light, leading others to follow the path of honesty and integrity.
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