Upstanding: meaning, definitions and examples

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upstanding

[ ʌpˈstændɪŋ ]

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character

Honest and respectable, with high moral standards and good character.

Synonyms

honest, honorable, moral, respectable, virtuous

Examples of usage

She was known for her upstanding character in the community.
His upstanding behavior during the crisis earned him respect from his peers.
Being upstanding citizens, they always followed the law.
Upstanding individuals like her are rare to find.
His upstanding nature made him a role model for many.

Translations

Translations of the word "upstanding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 íntegro

🇮🇳 ईमानदार

🇩🇪 rechtschaffen

🇮🇩 jujur

🇺🇦 чесний

🇵🇱 prawy

🇯🇵 高潔な (こうけつな)

🇫🇷 intègre

🇪🇸 íntegro

🇹🇷 dürüst

🇰🇷 정직한

🇸🇦 نزيه

🇨🇿 čestný

🇸🇰 čestný

🇨🇳 正直的 (zhèngzhí de)

🇸🇮 pošten

🇮🇸 heiðarlegur

🇰🇿 адал

🇬🇪 პატიოსანი

🇦🇿 vicdanlı

🇲🇽 íntegro

Word origin

The word 'upstanding' originated in the 16th century from the combination of 'up' and 'standing'. It was used to describe someone who stood up physically and metaphorically in terms of moral character. Over time, it has evolved to represent individuals with high moral standards and integrity.