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principled

adjective

Based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
D
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpɹɪnsɪpəld

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality

    “Principled pragmatism and unprincipled expediency”

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Example Sentences

Principled pragmatism and unprincipled expediency
A principled person

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