Meaning
integrity, uprightness
- moral integrity, righteousness, and unwavering honesty in conduct
In a sentence
Tutti ammiravano la sua rettitudine morale e la sua onestà professionale.
Everyone admired his moral integrity and professional honesty.
Un giudice deve sempre agire con assoluta rettitudine e imparzialità.
A judge must always act with absolute uprightness and impartiality.
La sua condotta esemplare era una prova inconfutabile di autentica rettitudine.
Her exemplary conduct was undeniable proof of genuine integrity.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rettitudine | feminine · singular |
| rettitudini | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: used in elevated discussions about ethics, law, or character.
- Nouns ending in '-udine' are always feminine and take the plural '-udini'.