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uncorrupt

uncorrupt

1 5.3
Honest and unwilling to take bribes
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌn.kəˈrʌpt/
translation icon : incorrupto
  • I was placed into a surrounding nucleus of uncorrupt and non-judgmental fans.
  • so uncorrupt

Examples

  • In a world where corruption is common, finding an uncorrupt politician is a rare and refreshing experience.

  • And it's an uncorrupt care, healthcare, you know, food, the rule of law, making sure that places are safe, neighborhoods are safe and so on.

  • Shoigu has a reputation as an honest and relatively uncorrupt official.

    Blog text (11)
  • And yet at the same time, he felt that even in this union, so uncorrupt, there was a danger greater, perhaps, than in the union of the usual carnal love.

    Academic text (1991)
  • But if you scan the responses of people around the world, you will find that the response, in many cases, is less about who won the elections and more about an admiration that the U.S. has popular elections that are relatively open and uncorrupt.

    Blog text (19)
  • The new mayor promised to be an uncorrupt leader who prioritizes honesty and integrity in government.

  • He is known for his uncorrupt character, always making decisions that reflect moral integrity.

Synonyms

good
vsuncorrupt
1.0

Behaving in a kind and honest way

is broader moral excellence rather than focus on corruption absence
trustworthy
vsuncorrupt
88 2.1

A person or thing you can depend on to be honest

stresses general honesty rather than specific dependability
upright
vsuncorrupt
15 4.0

Behaving honestly and following strong moral rules

covers moral integrity but with emphasis on being unaffected by corruption
incorruptible
vsuncorrupt
8 7.3

An honest person or group that does not accept bribes

describes resistance rather than simply being currently honest
unblemished
vsuncorrupt
7 5.1

Free from any marks, damage, or bad actions

focuses on absence of marks or stains rather than active honesty
scrupulous
vsuncorrupt
4 7.2

Careful to do what is right and honest

is about general honesty rather than strict moral carefulness
untainted
vsuncorrupt
4 5.6

Not harmed by bad things, especially in reputation

points to lack of external contamination rather than moral firmness
uncorrupted
vsuncorrupt
2 5.6

Not made dishonest by money or power

focuses on absence of corrupting influence rather than personal conduct
unstained
vsuncorrupt
1 5.6

Not having a damaged reputation

highlights public reputation purity rather than internal moral choice
unsordid
vsuncorrupt
1 9.9

Honest and pure in actions and motives

is a broader absence of shame rather than specific resistance to corruption
incorrupt
vsuncorrupt
7.9

A person or group that is honest and does not take bribes

is the same meaning but uses a different negative prefix
incorrupted
vsuncorrupt
  • Literature
9.9

Not spoiled and still pure in body or mind

is the same but stated as a past participle form
scruplesome
vsuncorrupt
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who has strong moral rules and will not cheat or lie

focuses on inner hesitation rather than simply lacking wrongdoing
clean-handed
vsuncorrupt
6.9

A person who is not involved in illegal or dishonest actions

emphasizes absence of guilt rather than broad moral uprightness
impeccant
vsuncorrupt
  • Specialized
9.9

A person who has no moral faults

is theological purity rather than everyday honesty
unfallen
vsuncorrupt
  • Literature
9.9

A person or thing that has not done wrong and seems pure

has a moral innocence sense rather than practical honesty against bribery

Antonyms

291 4.4

Willing to act dishonestly to gain money or power

128 2.5

Likely to lie or cheat to get something for yourself

How Honest

uncorrupt
1 5.3
honest
1.0
dishonest
128 2.5
corrupt
291 4.4

Surface Forms

uncorrupt positive
uncorrupted positive

Morphology

uncorrupt = corrupt (transparent) = un + corrupt

A straightforward negation formed by productive English prefix 'un-' applied to the adjective 'corrupt' meaning 'dishonest'; the negative meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

Uncorrupt is made of un- 'not' and corrupt 'spoil' or 'break'. So uncorrupt means 'not spoiled' in a person's character — honest and free from wrongdoing.