CEFR B2

Principled

adjective

Meaning

Acting according to a strong set of moral rules and beliefs.

Examples

She is known for her principled stand on environmental issues.
The judge made a principled decision based on the law, not public opinion.

Synonyms: ethical, upright, virtuous, scrupulous

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Principled (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈprɪnsəpld/

Definition

Acting according to a strong set of moral rules and beliefs.

Examples

She is known for her principled stand on environmental issues.
The judge made a principled decision based on the law, not public opinion.
He was a principled politician who refused to compromise his values.

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