UPRIGHTNESS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

uprightness

noun

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

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Noun

There are issues, too, if the integrity of the game can’t be trusted.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026