Principled

//ˈpɹɪnsɪpəld// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of principle form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Based on, having, or manifesting principles

    "Governors had need be well principled."

  2. 2
    Based on, having, or manifesting principles; strongly adhering to, or heedful of, guiding beliefs or moral rules
Adjective
  1. 1
    based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality wordnet

Synonyms

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trustworthyblamelesschristiancleanconscientiouscorrect

Example

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"When principled, denying the right of Israel to exist isn't always antisemitic."

Etymology

From principle + -ed.

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