Definition of Probity

the quality of a person who is completely honest

Examples of Probity in a sentence

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

Although the priest took a vow of probity to never lie, he still misled the police about the suspect’s whereabouts.  🔊

The criminal knew he could not buy the judge who was known for his probity.  🔊

When the police officer refused a million dollar bribe, he let everyone know he was a man of probity.  🔊

Banks only hire people with reputations of probity.  🔊

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

The principal did not consider the troublesome teenager to be a good example of probity.  🔊

Since the company president is concerned about financial probity, he has hired an accountant to perform a thorough audit of all accounts.  🔊

Nobody ever used the word "probity" in regards to the crooked politician.  🔊

Because Jared was known as a person of probity, people were not afraid to trust him with their money.  🔊

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