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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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 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 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprightness
  1. integrity
  2. honesty
  3. morality
  4. honor
  5. virtue
  6. goodness
Noun
  • Although without Netanyahu’s charisma, Eisenkot, the son of Jewish immigrants from Morocco, is widely regarded by voters as a man of integrity.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In response, the ambassadors of France and Spain made public statements emphasizing the importance of a credible electoral process and the need for Haiti’s next president to have integrity.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • Listen to their thoughts, then speak with hope, honesty and kindness.
    — Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The genre will continue to preserve the emotional honesty of its lyrics, which have traditionally focused on love.
    — Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • Not sincere, caring concern, and not questions about the legality or morality of Grace’s ultimatum.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Their morality, as Peter Thiel taught Sam Altman, is to become a monopoly — that’s the only true business, is to be a monopoly.
    — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of morality
Noun
  • The couple next returned to Princeton, and other honors soon followed for the poet.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • And the two players in the Heat’s starting unit who haven’t yet earned that honor — Mitchell and Wiggins — are both considered quality perimeter defenders.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of honor
Noun
  • The nod to purity emphasized the paint brand’s relationship to cleanliness and virtue, and possibly other notions of bigotry.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For Monday meditation, the teaching group has assigned the 10 paramis (spiritual virtues) of Buddhism, which explore topics like generosity, wisdom and patience.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of virtue
Noun
  • Sign up here to get all the goodness delivered straight to your inbox.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Thank goodness the Authors Guild is taking action to fight back against AI, but the Big Five publishers are doing less so.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of goodness

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“Uprightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprightness. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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