incorruptibleness

A judge's reputation is built on his incorruptibleness.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality of being incapable of decay or corruption: "incorruptibleness" refers to the state or property of something that cannot decay, rot, or become morally corrupt.
   • The quality of being incapable of being bribed or morally tainted: It also denotes the quality of being honest, upright, and resistant to moral corruption, especially in the context of integrity and incorruptibility.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The incorruptibleness of the ancient stone was remarkable; it showed no signs of wear after centuries. (The stone's inability to decay was notable.)
  • Her incorruptibleness as a judge made her widely respected; no bribe could sway her decisions. (Her moral integrity and resistance to corruption were admired.)

Advanced Usage

• "incorruptibleness of character": a person's steadfast moral integrity.

  • The leader's incorruptibleness of character ensured fair governance. (His unwavering honesty guaranteed just rule.)

• "incorruptibleness of materials": the property of physical substances to resist decomposition.

  • Scientists studied the incorruptibleness of certain plastics under extreme conditions. (They examined how well the plastics resisted decay.)

Variants and Related Words

• Incorruptible (adj): not subject to decay or moral corruption.

  • The incorruptible officer refused the bribe. (The officer could not be corrupted.)

• Incorruptibility (n): a synonym for "incorruptibleness"; the same quality.

  • Her incorruptibility was legendary. (Her resistance to corruption was famous.)

• Corruptible (adj): capable of being corrupted or decayed.

  • The wood was corruptible if left in dampness. (The wood could rot.)

• Corruption (n): the process of decay or moral decline.

  • Corruption in government is a serious issue. (Dishonest practices in governance.)

Synonyms

• Incorruptibility: the state of being free from corruption.
• Integrity: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
• Purity: freedom from contamination or moral taint.
• Indestructibility: the quality of being impossible to destroy (used for physical objects).

Related Idioms

• Above corruption: completely honest and not subject to bribery.

  • The old king was above corruption, beloved by his people. (He was incorruptible.)

• Iron integrity: an extremely strong and unshakeable moral character.

  • He possessed iron integrity, never wavering in his principles. (He had unwavering honesty.)