unbribable

unbribable

The judge is known to be completely unbribable.

Definition

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.

Usage Examples
  • (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.)
Advanced Usage
  • "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.)
Variants and Related Words
  • 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.)
Synonyms
  • 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.)
Antonyms
  • 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.)
Related Idioms
  • "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.)