Usage Note
Prinzipientreue describes the quality of consistently acting according to one's stated principles even under pressure. It is admired but can be criticised as inflexibility (Sturheit). Appears in political commentary and ethics discussions.
Examples
"Ihre Prinzipientreue wurde von manchen als stur angesehen."
Natural Translation
Her adherence to principles was seen by some as stubbornness.
Literal Translation
Her adherence-to-principles was by some as stubborn seen.
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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