Synonyms of uprightness

uprightness

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• integrity
• morality
• virtue
• honesty
• goodness
• rightness
• character
• righteousness
• rectitude
• morals
• ethics
• probity
• honor
• decency
• virtuousness
• incorruptibility
• fitness
• decorum
• correctness
• scrupulousness
• propriety
• appropriateness
• etiquette
• right-mindedness
• high-mindedness
• scrupulosity
• seemliness
• irreproachability
• irreproachableness
• decorousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• evil
• wickedness
• immorality
• sin
• iniquity
• badness
• villainy
• evildoing
• impropriety
• indecorum
• degradation
• perversion
• sinfulness
• indiscretion
• indecency
• depravity
• degeneracy
• dishonesty
• crookedness
• debauchery
• unscrupulousness
• corruption
• meanness
• vileness
• viciousness
• lowness
• pervertedness
• underhandedness

2

as in honesty

faithfulness to high moral standards

the members of this special investigative committee must be personages of unquestionable uprightness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• integrity
• honesty
• honor
• morality
• righteousness
• rectitude
• virtue
• probity
• justice
• respectability
• nobility
• fairness
• incorruptibility
• conscientiousness
• scrupulousness
• decency
• reputability
• virtuousness
• character
• blamelessness
• right-mindedness
• high-mindedness
• irreproachability
• irreproachableness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• baseness
• dishonor
• corruption
• degradation
• perversion
• lowness
• dissipation
• dissoluteness
• venality
• looseness
• disgrace
• depravity
• degeneracy
• corruptibility
• shamelessness
• criminality
• decadence
• corruptness
• profligacy
• dishonesty
• debasement
• immorality
• crookedness
• unrighteousness
• debauchery
• unscrupulousness
• blameworthiness
• rascality
• wickedness
• sinfulness
• disreputableness
• knavery
• pervertedness
• disgracefulness
• meanness
• rottenness
• villainy
• wretchedness
• vileness
• dissipatedness
• roguishness
• reprehensibleness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of uprightness

The genus name nods to Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026

The genus name itself includes a reference to Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026

The genus name references Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance — a posture that set it apart from its modern, sprawling relatives. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026

Business ethics refers to the principles and standards that guide decision-making and behavior in the workplace, while integrity involves consistently acting in accordance with those ethical principles, demonstrating honesty, trustworthiness and moral uprightness in actions. — Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026