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Redlichkeit

honesty, uprightness

noun RAYT-likh-kyt Rare

Usage Note

Redlichkeit stresses straightforward dealing and sincerity in one's conduct, closely related to Ehrlichkeit but with a stronger connotation of moral steadfastness over time. Common in formal ethical discourse and letters of reference.

Examples

"Seine Redlichkeit im Umgang mit Kunden war allgemein bekannt."

Natural Translation

His honesty in dealing with customers was widely known.

Literal Translation

His honesty in-the dealings with customers was generally known.

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