PRINCIPLED Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word principled. (close relations)
principle
Best Alternative Words for PRINCIPLED
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conscientious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong adjective satellite • characterized by extreme care and great effort | ||||||||
ethical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics • conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior adjective satellite • adhering to ethical and moral principles | ||||||||
honorable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth • worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect adjective satellite • adhering to ethical and moral principles • deserving of esteem and respect | ||||||||
moral | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles noun • the significance of a story or event adjective satellite • psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect | ||||||||
scrupulous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled adjective satellite • characterized by extreme care and great effort | ||||||||
upright | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • upright in position or posture noun • a vertical structural member as a post or stake • a piano with a vertical sounding board adjective satellite • in a vertical position; not sloping • of moral excellence | ||||||||
virtuous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • morally excellent adjective satellite • in a state of sexual virginity |