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in the sense of ethical

Definition

in accordance with principles of professional conduct

Would it be ethical to lie to save a person's life?

Synonyms

right,

morally right,

morally acceptable,

good,

just,

fitting,

fair,

responsible,

principled,

correct,

decent,

proper,

upright,

honourable,

honest,

righteous,

virtuous

in the sense of good

Definition

morally excellent

The president is a good man.

Synonyms

honourable,

moral,

worthy,

ethical,

upright,

admirable,

honest,

righteous,

exemplary,

right,

virtuous,

trustworthy,

altruistic,

praiseworthy,

estimable

in the sense of high-minded

Definition

having high moral principles

The President's hopes were high-minded, but too vague.

Synonyms

principled,

moral,

worthy,

noble,

good,

fair,

pure,

ethical,

upright,

elevated,

honourable,

righteous,

idealistic,

virtuous,

magnanimous

in the sense of honourable

Definition

principled

I believe she is an honourable person.

Synonyms

principled,

moral,

ethical,

just,

true,

fair,

upright,

honest,

virtuous,

trustworthy,

trusty,

high-minded,

upstanding

in the sense of incorruptible

Definition

too honest to be bribed or corrupted

She was a totally reliable and incorruptible leader.

Synonyms

honest,

straight,

upright,

honourable,

just,

trustworthy,

above suspicion,

unbribable

in the sense of just

Definition

fair and right

She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom.

Synonyms

fair,

good,

legitimate,

honourable,

right,

square,

pure,

decent,

upright,

honest,

equitable,

righteous,

conscientious,

impartial,

virtuous,

lawful,

blameless,

unbiased,

fair-minded,

unprejudiced

in the sense of perpendicular

Definition

upright

the perpendicular wall of sandstone

Synonyms

upright,

straight,

vertical,

plumb,

on end

in the sense of principled

Definition

(of a person or action) guided by moral rules

She was a strong, principled woman.

Synonyms

moral,

ethical,

upright,

honourable,

just,

correct,

decent,

righteous,

conscientious,

virtuous,

scrupulous,

right-minded,

high-minded

in the sense of righteous

Definition

moral, just, or virtuous

She concluded that it was impossible to find one righteous person.

Synonyms

virtuous,

good,

just,

fair,

moral,

pure,

ethical,

upright,

honourable,

honest,

equitable,

law-abiding,

squeaky-clean,

blameless

in the sense of straight

Definition

even, level, or upright

Is this picture straight?

Synonyms

upright,

erect,

vertical,

plumb,

perpendicular

单词	upright
释义	Trends of upright View usage for: upright (ʌpraɪt) Word forms: plural uprights 1. adjective [usu ADJ after v, verb-link ADJECTIVE, oft ADJECTIVE noun] If you are sitting or standing upright, you are sitting or standing with your back straight, rather than bending or lying down. Helen sat upright in her chair. [+ in] ...those who had managed to remain upright. Jerrold pulled himself upright on the bed. [+ on] He moved into an upright position. Synonyms: vertical, straight, standing up, erect More Synonyms of upright 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] An upright vacuum cleaner or freezer is tall rather than wide. ...the latest state-of-the-art upright vacuum cleaners. 3. adjective An upright chair has a straight back and no arms. He was sitting on an upright chair beside his bed, reading. 4. countable noun You can refer to vertical posts or the vertical parts of an object as uprights. ...the uprights of a four-poster bed. [+ of] 5. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] You can describe people as upright when they are careful to follow acceptable rules of behaviour and behave in a moral way. ...a very upright, trustworthy man. Synonyms: honest, good, principled, just More Synonyms of upright upright in British English (ˈʌpˌraɪt) adjective 1. vertical or erect 2. honest, honourable, or just adverb 3. vertically noun 4. a vertical support, such as a stake or post 5. short for upright piano 6. the state of being vertical verb 7. (transitive) to make upright Derived forms uprightly (ˈupˌrightly) adverb uprightness (ˈupˌrightness) noun upright in American English (ˈʌpˌraɪt; for adj. and adv., also ʌpˈraɪt) adjective 1. standing, pointing, or directed straight up; in a vertical or perpendicular position; erect 2. honest and just; honorable adverb 3. in an upright position or direction noun 4. the state of being upright or vertical 5. something having an upright position; vertical part or member 6. a. upright bass b. upright piano 7. US a. American Football either of the two vertical parts extending up from the crossbar of a goal post b. one of the two standards supporting the crossbar in the high jump or pole vault Derived forms uprightly (ˈupˌrightly) adverb uprightness (ˈupˌrightness) noun Word origin ME < OE upriht: see up1 & right Examples of 'upright' in a sentence upright He was found sitting upright against a wall in the abbey graveyard. Times, Sunday Times (2016) People who knew and worked with him would say he was a good, upright man. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I am at least staying upright and managing to float my mat sufficiently well to perform some of the moves being shouted by our poolside instructor. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I sat upright in the chair, the area was sanitised and the German-born doctor meticulously injected around the bumps. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Does she need his support to stay upright? Times, Sunday Times (2015) Team officials had to haul him back upright to carry on playing. The Sun (2012) Inside he was sitting upright in bed. The Sun (2010) What we do not know is whether he could have stayed upright if he had really tried. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Locals who arrived at the scene found two charred bodies still sitting bolt upright in their seats. Times, Sunday Times (2011) They stand upright or stalk about on the clifftop grass on bright orange feet. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The torso should be straight and upright. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It will feel natural to relax in an upright position rather than a slump. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Sit in an upright chair with your eyes closed. Sally Gunnell, Kathryn Leigh BE YOUR BEST: How Anyone can become Fit, Healthy and Confident (2002) We walked to the choir practice room where there was an upright piano. John Cornwell Seminary Boy (2006) He sits bolt upright in bed and is immensely polite. The Sun (2013) They did not stay upright for long. Times, Sunday Times (2012) His face flushed scarlet and he sat bolt upright. Frances Hodgson Burnett The Secret Garden (1911) Stand upright with your tummy pulled in and chest lifted. The Sun (2013) Arrange the leaves in an upright position in a deep salad bowl. Bennett, Carol Asthma and Eczema - special diet cookbook (1989) She sits in an upright armchair; her feet rest on a stool. Times, Sunday Times (2013) She looked athletic, with her upright figure and straight back. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Hold the bottle upright and be careful so when the top opens the bleach won't blow out. The Sun (2013) At first his electric chair had to be tilted back to allow him to breathe properly but he would train himself to sit bolt upright. Times, Sunday Times (2014) I'm trying to turn this man into an upright citizen. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Allow for at least 2ft of timber underground for an upright standing 8ft above ground. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He missed in the twelfth and fourteenth minutes, although his second effort did hit the upright, and fluffed his dropped goal attempt early in the second half. Times, Sunday Times (2013) In other languages upright British English: upright /ˈʌpˌraɪt/ ADVERB If you are sitting or standing upright, you have your back straight and are not bending or lying down. The wind was so strong I couldn't stand upright. American English: upright Arabic: عَمُودِيّ Brazilian Portuguese: verticalmente Chinese: 笔直 Croatian: uspravno Czech: vzpřímeně Danish: opret Dutch: rechtop European Spanish: erguido Finnish: pystyssä French: droit debout German: aufrecht Greek: όρθια Italian: verticalmente Japanese: まっすぐ上に Korean: 수직으로 Norwegian: stående Polish: pionowo European Portuguese: verticalmente Romanian: drept Russian: вертикальный Latin American Spanish: erguido Swedish: upprätt Thai: ที่ตั้งขึ้น Turkish: dik Ukrainian: прямо Vietnamese: thẳng đứng British English: upright ADJECTIVE If you are sitting or standing upright, you are sitting or standing with your back straight, rather than bending or lying down. She sat upright in her chair. American English: upright Brazilian Portuguese: ereto Chinese: 笔直的 European Spanish: derecho French: droit German: aufrecht Italian: diritto Japanese: 背筋を伸ばして Korean: 꼿곳한 European Portuguese: ereto Latin American Spanish: derecho British English: upright NOUN You can refer to vertical posts or the vertical parts of an object as uprights. ...the uprights of a four-poster bed. American English: upright Brazilian Portuguese: viga vertical Chinese: 立柱 European Spanish: poste vertical French: montant German: Pfosten Italian: montante Japanese: 支柱 Korean: 수직 기둥 European Portuguese: viga vertical Latin American Spanish: poste vertical All related terms of 'upright' bolt upright If someone is sitting or standing bolt upright , they are sitting or standing very straight . upright bass → double bass upright piano An upright piano is a piano in which the strings are arranged vertically, rather than horizontally as they are in a grand piano. upright freezer a freezer that is tall rather than wide upright vacuum cleaner a vacuum cleaner that is tall rather than wide Chinese translation of 'upright' upright (ˈʌpraɪt) adj (= vertical) [freezer, vacuum cleaner] 立式的 (lìshì de) (= honest) [person] 正直的 (zhèngzhí de) adv [sit, stand] 挺直地 (tǐngzhí de) n (c) (Archit) 垂直的构(構)件 (chuízhí de gòujiàn) to remain upright 保持直立 (bǎochí zhílì) 1 (adjective) in the sense of vertical Definition vertical or erect He moved into an upright position. Synonyms vertical The climber inched up a vertical wall of rock. straight Is this picture straight? standing up erect Her head was erect and her back was straight. on end perpendicular the perpendicular wall of sandstone bolt upright Opposites flat , horizontal , lying , prone , prostrate, supine 2 (adjective) in the sense of honest Definition honest or just a very upright, trustworthy man Synonyms honest My dad was the most honest man I have ever met. good The president is a good man. principled She was a strong, principled woman. just She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom. true He was always true to his wife. faithful ethical Would it be ethical to lie to save a person's life? straightforward I was impressed by his straightforward intelligent manner. honourable I believe she is an honourable person. righteous She concluded that it was impossible to find one righteous person. conscientious I admired this noble, conscientious man. virtuous The president is portrayed as a virtuous family man. trustworthy He is a trustworthy, level-headed teacher. high-minded The President's hopes were high-minded, but too vague. above board My financial dealings were always above board. incorruptible She was a totally reliable and incorruptible leader. unimpeachable Opposites corrupt , dishonest , unethical , unjust , wicked , devious , untrustworthy , dishonourable Additional synonyms in the sense of above board Definition completely honest and open My financial dealings were always above board. Synonyms honest, straight, frank, square, genuine, proper, legitimate, straightforward, authentic, open, true, upright, honourable, overt, candid, truthful, forthright, upfront (informal), trustworthy, on the level (informal), bona fide, kosher (informal), dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), fair and square, guileless, on the up and up, veracious, honest to goodness in the sense of conscientious Definition governed by conscience I admired this noble, conscientious man. Synonyms honourable, just, responsible, moral, strict, straightforward, upright, honest, scrupulous, high-minded, incorruptible, high-principled in the sense of erect Definition upright in posture or position Her head was erect and her back was straight. Synonyms upright, raised, straight, standing, stiff, firm, rigid, vertical, elevated, perpendicular, pricked-up Synonyms of 'upright' upright Explore 'upright' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of ethical Definition in accordance with principles of professional conduct Would it be ethical to lie to save a person's life? Synonyms right, morally right, morally acceptable, good, just, fitting, fair, responsible, principled, correct, decent, proper, upright, honourable, honest, righteous, virtuous in the sense of good Definition morally excellent The president is a good man. Synonyms honourable, moral, worthy, ethical, upright, admirable, honest, righteous, exemplary, right, virtuous, trustworthy, altruistic, praiseworthy, estimable in the sense of high-minded Definition having high moral principles The President's hopes were high-minded, but too vague. Synonyms principled, moral, worthy, noble, good, fair, pure, ethical, upright, elevated, honourable, righteous, idealistic, virtuous, magnanimous in the sense of honourable Definition principled I believe she is an honourable person. Synonyms principled, moral, ethical, just, true, fair, upright, honest, virtuous, trustworthy, trusty, high-minded, upstanding in the sense of incorruptible Definition too honest to be bribed or corrupted She was a totally reliable and incorruptible leader. Synonyms honest, straight, upright, honourable, just, trustworthy, above suspicion, unbribable in the sense of just Definition fair and right She fought honestly for a just cause and for freedom. Synonyms fair, good, legitimate, honourable, right, square, pure, decent, upright, honest, equitable, righteous, conscientious, impartial, virtuous, lawful, blameless, unbiased, fair-minded, unprejudiced in the sense of perpendicular Definition upright the perpendicular wall of sandstone Synonyms upright, straight, vertical, plumb, on end in the sense of principled Definition (of a person or action) guided by moral rules She was a strong, principled woman. Synonyms moral, ethical, upright, honourable, just, correct, decent, righteous, conscientious, virtuous, scrupulous, right-minded, high-minded in the sense of righteous Definition moral, just, or virtuous She concluded that it was impossible to find one righteous person. Synonyms virtuous, good, just, fair, moral, pure, ethical, upright, honourable, honest, equitable, law-abiding, squeaky-clean, blameless in the sense of straight Definition even, level, or upright Is this picture straight? Synonyms upright, erect, vertical, plumb, perpendicular Additional synonyms in the sense of straightforward Definition (of a person) honest, frank, and open I was impressed by his straightforward intelligent manner. Synonyms honest, open, direct, genuine, sincere, candid, truthful, forthright, upfront (informal), dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), above board, guileless in the sense of true Definition faithful and loyal He was always true to his wife. Synonyms faithful, loyal, devoted, dedicated, firm, fast, constant, pure, steady, reliable, upright, sincere, honourable, honest, staunch, trustworthy, trusty, dutiful, true-blue, unswerving in the sense of trustworthy Definition (of a person) honest, reliable, or dependable He is a trustworthy, level-headed teacher. Synonyms dependable, responsible, principled, mature, sensible, reliable, ethical, upright, true, honourable, honest, staunch, righteous, reputable, truthful, trusty, steadfast, level-headed, to be trusted in the sense of virtuous Definition morally good The president is portrayed as a virtuous family man. Synonyms good, moral, ethical, upright, honourable, excellent, pure, worthy, honest, righteous, exemplary, squeaky-clean, blameless, praiseworthy, incorruptible, high-principled
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