improbity

noun

im·​probity

(ˈ)im,

əm+

: lack of probity : lack of integrity or rectitude : dishonesty

Word History

Etymology

Middle French or Latin; Middle French improbité, from Latin improbitat-, improbitas, from improbus bad, dishonest (from in- in- entry 1 + probus good, honest) + -itat-, -itas- ity

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