principled
adj.having strong beliefs about what is right and wrong and always trying to act according to those beliefs.
adj.acting in accordance with a strict moral or ethical code. Often used to describe decisions or individuals that prioritise ethics over personal gain.
“She is a principled leader who never lies to her team.”
“The politician took a principled stand against the new law, even though it cost him many votes.”
“The board's decision to reject the lucrative offer was a principled one, reflecting their commitment to environmental sustainability over short-term profit margins.”
Typically used to describe people, actions, or decisions; often follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'remain'.
“As I have said repeatedly, world football needs strong, principled, independent leaders who are prepared to speak up, challenge when necessary, and stand firmly by their values and those of the global game.”
“A partisan shouldn’t be too principled; he should be able to ‘easily agree with his fellow-citizen’.”