Synonyms of upbringing

upbringing

noun

as in rearing

the way a child is raised; the care and teaching given to a child by parents or other people

—usually singular

My wife had a very sheltered upbringing.

His grandmother saw to his upbringing.

Related Words

• rearing
• parenting
• parenthood
• raising
• fatherhood
• paternity
• motherhood
• mothering
• fathering
• maternity
• caregiving
• caretaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of upbringing

Pendley co-wrote all 13 tracks — including two with the late Ronnie Bowman, marking some of the legendary songwriter’s final contributions to country music — and laced them all with his rural upbringing 40 miles northwest of Little Rock. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

Makai’s upbringing there encouraged him to continue his football career in the state. — Mariah Alanskas, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Run by three siblings, Sabor Express serves up Mexican Vietnamese fusion food that reflects their family and upbringing. — Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

William and his wife, Kate Middleton, have worked hard to give George and their two younger children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, a relatively ordinary upbringing—all things considered. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026