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rectitude
[/ˈrɛktɪtuːd/]
noun
feminine
retidão
1.
Moral integrity; honesty and decency in one's behavior or character
The judge was known for her rectitude and fair decisions.
A juíza era conhecida pela sua retidão e decisões justas.
2.
The quality of being correct or accurate in principle or practice
The rectitude of his calculations was never questioned.
A retidão dos seus cálculos nunca foi questionada.
3.
Uprightness; adherence to moral and ethical principles
A life lived with rectitude brings respect from others.
Uma vida vivida com retidão traz respeito dos outros.
Synonyms
integrity
honesty
probity
uprightness
virtue
righteousness
Antonyms
dishonesty
corruption
immorality
vice
depravity
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
retidão
Standard and widely used term
Portugal
retidão
Standard usage, formal context preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
to act with rectitude
moral rectitude
judicial rectitude
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