uprightness

noun

Definition of uprightnessnext
1
as in integrity
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong the uprightness of our cause is not what is being called into question here

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2
as in honesty
faithfulness to high moral standards the members of this special investigative committee must be personages of unquestionable uprightness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprightness
  1. integrity
  2. honesty
  3. morality
  4. honor
  5. virtue
  6. goodness
Noun
  • Some fabrics, like stretchy elastane and nylon, can retain bacteria and sweat—and, thus, need to be laundered more frequently to prevent odors and preserve the integrity of the material.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    Ainsley Platt, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • Forthright conversations around global conflict, government policy and business practice are all hallmarks of Hanna’s leadership in this space, but that honesty extends to DEI as a practice area too.
    Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Our guide gives you the best strategies to handle lying and deception at every stage and smart ways to teach your child the value of honesty.
    Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • The rest of Damian McCarthy’s folky horror film is a Tales From the Crypt–style morality tale as Dani’s psychic twin sister (also Bracken, natch) tries to find justice with help from the aforementioned life-size doll.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
  • After the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman arrested by Iran's morality police for violating hijab rules in 2022, nationwide and global protests ensued, unsuccessfully pushing the government to make changes regarding women's rights in Iran.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of morality
Noun
  • Universal Music Publishing Group Chair-CEO Jody Gerson will receive the 2025 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons honor at the Recording Academy and Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala, the organizations announced today.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds has been named to receive the Order of Canada, the country’s top civil honor.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of honor
Noun
  • Additionally, employees aged 60 to 63 are entitled to a higher catch-up contribution of up to $11,250 by virtue of the SECURE 2.0 Act.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • While California class ships are fairly out of date by Starfleet standards, Rutherford realizes their versatile functionality is a virtue, and — after ditching his implant to unleash some super-fast engineering — diverts the rift's energy into the Cerritos's dilithium chamber.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of virtue
Noun
  • And nothing beats a classic claw clip—thank goodness for Machete, France Luxe, and Emi Jay for timeless styles sure to be worn again and again.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Thank goodness for the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine, the ECMO.
    Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 24 Dec. 2024
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