Rectitude
Nounसदाचार
Definition
Moral correctness and uprightness; the quality of having strong moral principles.
Contextual Sentence: "The civil servant demonstrated exemplary rectitude in handling the corruption case."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Rectitude contains 'rect' meaning straight/right - being straight in moral conduct.
Synonyms
integrity
uprightness
righteousness
probity
Antonyms
corruption
dishonesty
impropriety