🇬🇧🇨🇳 integrity - 正直 : English Lesson

Meaning of "integrity" ("正直"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Integrity means you are honest and do what you know is right, even when it’s hard, even when no one will ever find out, and even if you could get away with doing something wrong. A person with integrity tells the truth, keeps promises, plays fair, and follows their values all the time, not just when adults are looking.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I proved my integrity by admitting I hid my peas under the mashed potatoes instead of secretly feeding them to the dog.

A superhero’s real power isn’t flying or lasers; it’s integrity, plus maybe really good deodorant.

My integrity wouldn’t let me copy my friend’s homework, but it did let me stare at it dramatically and sigh a lot.

I used integrity when I told the dentist I hadn’t flossed, and I’m pretty sure I saw her write “at least he’s honest” in my file.

People with integrity are trusted more—kind of like human safes that store secrets without ever leaking even one tiny squeaky whisper.

A young teacher finds a full wallet on a park bench. Neighbors watch, so she could hide it, but integrity moves her hands. Her integrity guides her. Alone by the pond, integrity is louder than fear; she lifts the wallet, checks the ID card, returns it to its owner with integrity, and the owner's grateful smile proves her integrity.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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