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principled

/ˈprɪn.sə.pəld/
prin · ci · pled
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• adjective

1

Acting in accordance with morality and showing recognition of right and wrong (of a person or their behavior).

Example

"She was respected by colleagues across the political spectrum as a deeply principled leader who refused to compromise her ethics."

2

Based on a given set of rules, tenets, or fundamental concepts rather than arbitrary choices.

Example

"The committee sought a principled approach to resource allocation rather than making ad hoc decisions."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English around the late 16th century from the noun 'principle' plus the suffix '-ed', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'principium', meaning 'beginning' or 'foundation'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Principled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/principled
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