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View usage for: (ʌpstændɪŋ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Upstanding people behave in a morally acceptable way. [formal] ...a fine, upstanding and decent Irish citizen. You look like a nice upstanding young man. Synonyms: honest, principled, upright, honourable More Synonyms of upstanding More Synonyms of upstanding upstanding in British English (ʌpˈstændɪŋ) adjective2. upright and vigorous in build 3. be upstanding Derived forms upstandingness (upˈstandingness) noun upstanding in American English (ˈʌpˈstændɪŋ) adjective1. standing straight; erect 2. upright in character and behavior; honorable Examples of 'upstanding' in a sentenceupstanding Definition of good character You look like a nice upstanding young man. Synonyms Opposites bad , corrupt , immoral , dishonest , unethical , untrustworthy , unprincipled , false Definition upright and vigorous in build Synonyms Opposites weak , delicate , frail , feeble , unhealthy , puny , infirm Additional synonymsDefinition 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, virtuousDefinition securely in position Use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder. Synonyms secure, strong, fixed, secured, rooted, stable, steady, anchored, braced, robust, cemented, fast, sturdy, embedded, fastened, riveted, taut, stationary, motionless, immovable, unmoving, unshakeable, unfluctuating Definition morally excellent The president is a good man. Synonyms honourable, moral, worthy, ethical, upright, admirable, honest, righteous, exemplary, right, virtuous, trustworthy, altruistic, praiseworthy, estimableNearby words ofupstanding - upshot
- upside down
- upstage
- upstanding
- upstart
- upsurge
- uptight
Additional synonymsDefinition able to stand difficult conditions They grew up to be farmers, round-faced and hardy. Synonyms strong, tough, robust, sound, fit, healthy, vigorous, rugged (US, Canadian), sturdy, hale (old-fashioned), stout, stalwart, hearty, lusty, in fine fettle Definition having or showing good health She had a normal pregnancy and delivered a healthy child. Synonyms well, sound, fit, strong, active, flourishing, hardy, blooming, robust, vigorous, sturdy, hale (old-fashioned), hearty, in good shape (informal), in good condition, in the pink, alive and kicking, fighting fit, in fine form, in fine fettle, hale and hearty, fit as a fiddle (informal), right as rain (British, informal), physically fit, in fine feather Definition principled I believe she is an honourable person. Synonyms principled, moral, ethical, just, true, fair, upright, honest, virtuous, trustworthy, trusty, high-minded, upstandingDefinition 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 Definition displaying a sense of right and wrong The committee members are moral, competent people. Synonyms good, just, right, principled, pure, decent, innocent, proper, noble, ethical, upright, honourable, honest, righteous, virtuous, blameless, high-minded, chaste, upstanding, meritorious, incorruptibleDefinition (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-mindedDefinition sturdily built His robust physique counts for much in the modern game. Synonyms strong, tough, powerful, athletic, well, sound, fit, healthy, strapping, hardy, rude, vigorous, rugged (US, Canadian), muscular, swole (slang), hench (informal), sturdy, hale (old-fashioned), stout, staunch, hearty, husky (informal), in good health, lusty, alive and kicking, fighting fit, sinewy, brawny, in fine fettle, thickset, fit as a fiddle (informal), able-bodiedDefinition strong and sturdy I was never in any danger with my stalwart bodyguard around me. Synonyms strong, strapping, robust, athletic, vigorous, rugged (US, Canadian), manly, hefty (informal), muscular, sturdy, stout, husky (informal), beefy (informal), lusty, sinewy, brawnyDefinition having physical power I'm not strong enough to carry him. Synonyms powerful, muscular, tough, capable, athletic, strapping, hardy, sturdy, stout, stalwart, burly, beefy (informal), virile, Herculean, sinewy, brawny, swole (slang), hench (informal) 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, unswervingAdditional synonymsDefinition (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 Definition honest or just a very upright, trustworthy man Synonyms honest, good, principled, just, true, faithful, ethical, straightforward, honourable, righteous, conscientious, virtuous, trustworthy, high-minded, above board, incorruptible, unimpeachableDefinition having physical or mental energy He was a vigorous, handsome young man. Synonyms strong, powerful, robust, sound, healthy, vital, lively, flourishing, hardy, hale (old-fashioned), hearty, lusty, virile, alive and kicking, red-blooded (informal), fighting fit, full of energy, full of beans (informal), hale and hearty, fit as a fiddle (informal) |