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high-minded

adjective/ˌhaɪˈmaɪndɪd/

B2CEFR level
35/100Rarity: fairly common
NeutralRegister

Governed by elevated moral principles and noble ideals.

Her high-minded refusal to trade favours cost her the promotion but kept her conscience clean.

Similar: principled, idealistic, noble

Topic: Character & virtue in General English

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