unbestechlich
incorruptible
The German word "unbestechlich" is an adjective that means "incorruptible" or "impartial." It is made up of the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "bestechlich," which comes from "bestechen," meaning "to bribe."
Thus, "unbestechlich" describes a person who cannot be influenced or swayed by bribes or unethical incentives, particularly in the context of justice or authority.
Similar words in German include "integrität" (integrity) and "ohnmacht" (impartiality). The primary difference is that "unbestechlich" stresses the aspect of being unswayed by corruption, while "integrität" refers more broadly to moral uprightness, which may encompass but is not limited to the aspect of being incorruptible.
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Examples
Der Richter bleibt unbestechlich in seinem Urteil.adjective
The judge remains incorruptible in his judgment.
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