unbribable
Adjective: "Unbribable" describes a person or entity that cannot be persuaded to act dishonestly or illegally in exchange for money, gifts, or other inducements. It signifies incorruptible integrity and resistance to bribery.
- (The judge could not be influenced by a bribe.)
- (The officer is completely honest and cannot be corrupted.)
- (An official who refuses all bribes is hard to find.)
"to remain unbribable": to continue to resist bribery despite pressure or temptation.
- Despite threats and offers, she remained unbribable throughout her career. (She never gave in to corruption.)
"an unbribable conscience": a moral sense that cannot be compromised.
- His unbribable conscience made him refuse the illegal deal. (His moral integrity prevented him from acting dishonestly.)
Unbribability (n): the quality of being unbribable.
- The unbribability of the committee ensured fair elections. (The committee's incorruptibility guaranteed honesty.)
Bribe (n/v): money or favors given to influence someone's actions dishonestly.
- He tried to bribe the guard, but the guard was unbribable. (He offered money, but the guard refused.)
Bribery (n): the act of offering or accepting a bribe.
- Bribery is illegal, and unbribable individuals help fight it. (Corrupt practices are unlawful.)
Incorruptible: not susceptible to corruption, especially by bribery.
- The incorruptible judge is admired for her fairness. (She cannot be bribed.)
Unbuyable: cannot be bought or influenced by money.
- His loyalty is unbuyable; he will not betray his principles. (He cannot be purchased.)
Honest: truthful and morally upright.
- An honest person is often considered unbribable. (Honesty prevents corruption.)
Bribable: capable of being influenced by a bribe.
- A bribable official will accept money for favors. (Corruptible.)
Corruptible: open to corruption or dishonest influence.
- The system is corruptible if not guarded by unbribable leaders. (Easily corrupted.)
"Above bribery": being beyond the reach of bribes.
- She is above bribery; her integrity is absolute. (She cannot be bribed.)
"Clean hands": free from guilt or dishonesty.
- With clean hands, he was unbribable in all negotiations. (He had no hidden corruption.)