Also means
moral integrity
Usage Note
Lauterkeit stresses the absence of hidden agendas or mixed motives; a person of Lauterkeit acts from genuine, uncorrupted intentions. Slightly formal, common in ethical and religious discourse.
Examples
"An ihrer Lauterkeit zweifelte niemand in der Gruppe."
Natural Translation
No one in the group doubted her sincerity.
Literal Translation
At her sincerity doubted nobody in the group.
Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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