Upstanding: meaning, definitions and examples
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upstanding
[ ʌpˈstændɪŋ ]
character
Honest and respectable, with high moral standards and good character.
Synonyms
honest, honorable, moral, respectable, virtuous.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| upstanding |
Describing someone with a strong sense of duty and moral integrity. Often used in formal settings.
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| honest |
Referring to someone who is truthful and sincere. Suitable for everyday conversation.
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| honorable |
Used to describe someone worthy of respect due to their principled behavior. Common in both formal and literary contexts.
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| respectable |
Describing someone who is regarded highly by others due to their actions or qualities. Can be used in informal and formal settings.
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| moral |
Indicating someone who adheres to accepted standards of right and wrong. Often used in discussions involving ethics.
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| virtuous |
Referring to someone who has high moral standards and practices good behaviors. Often used in moral or ethical discussions.
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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
Etymology
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.
See also: bystander, outstanding, stand, standard, standards, standby, standing, standings, standoff, standoffish, standpoint, standpoints, standstill, withstand.