adili

How to say it

Meaning

just, upright, and honest in one's conduct.

Good to know

the related noun uadilifu means morality/integrity, common in discussions of good governance.

Examples

• Hakimu huyo ni adili sana.That judge is very just.
• Tunahitaji viongozi adili.We need honest leaders.
• Je, uamuzi wake ulikuwa wa adili?Was his decision a fair one?
• Hakuwa adili katika biashara zake.He was not honest in his dealings.