rectitud

Definitions of rectitud
  1. noun
    adhering to moral principles
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    antonyms:
    perversidad
    failure to adhere to moral principles
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    piedad
    righteousness by virtue of being pious
    justicia
    the quality of being just or fair
    honorabilidad, honradez
    the quality of deserving honor or respect; characterized by honor
    honor
    the quality of being honorable and having a good name
    honestidad
    the quality of being honest
    devoción, religiosidad
    piety by virtue of being devout
    obediencia, sumisión
    piety by virtue of devotion to duty
    equidad
    conformity with rules or standards
    apropiado, conveniente, propio
    anything in accord with principles of justice
    escrupulosidad
    conformity to high standards of ethics or excellence
    integridad
    moral soundness
    incorrupción
    characterized by integrity or probity
    incorruptibilidad
    the incapability of being corrupted
    grandeza, nobleza
    the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
    respetabilidad
    honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
    candor, franqueza
    the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
    veracidad, verismo
    the quality of being truthful
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    moralidad
    concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
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