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Definition of uprightness in English: uprightnessnounˈʌprʌɪtnəsˈəpˌraɪtnəs mass noun1The state of being in a vertical position. steadying himself, he slowly managed to achieve a state of relative uprightness 2The condition or quality of being honourable or honest; rectitude. there is a general lack of uprightness in these postmodern times Synonyms rectitude, decency, integrity, principle, honesty, honour, honourableness, upstandingness, respectability, high-mindedness, right-mindedness, worthiness, morality, righteousness, goodness, virtue, moral virtue, ethics, principles, correctness, probity, trustworthiness, truthfulness, good character, scrupulousness, nobility, conscientiousness, incorruptibility, fairness, equity, justice Definition of uprightness in US English: uprightnessnounˈəpˌraɪtnəsˈəpˌrītnəs 1The state of being in a vertical position. steadying himself, he slowly managed to achieve a state of relative uprightness 2The condition or quality of being honorable or honest; rectitude. there is a general lack of uprightness in these postmodern times Synonyms rectitude, decency, integrity, principle, honesty, honour, honourableness, upstandingness, respectability, high-mindedness, right-mindedness, worthiness, morality, righteousness, goodness, virtue, moral virtue, ethics, principles, correctness, probity, trustworthiness, truthfulness, good character, scrupulousness, nobility, conscientiousness, incorruptibility, fairness, equity, justice |