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   Up·right·ness

   /ˈəpˌrītnəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of being in a vertical position: "steadying himself, he slowly managed to achieve a state of relative uprightness"
   • 2. the condition or quality of being honorable or honest; rectitude: "there is a general lack of uprightness in these postmodern times"

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   What is another word for uprightness?

   • Uprightness synonyms. Top synonyms for uprightness (other words for uprightness) are honesty, rectitude and righteousness.

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   What is the meaning of upright?

   • Vertically: walk upright. n. 1. A perpendicular position; verticality. 2. Something, such as a goalpost, that stands upright. 3. An upright piano. 4. An upright bicycle. To restore to an upright position: The tow truck uprighted the overturned tractor trailer. up′right′ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   What is uprightness?

   • Definition of uprightness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary behaviour or attitudes that are very moral and honest Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide

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   What is uprightness in the Bible?

   • Uprightness is a further moral aspect to Israel's perception of God's holy character. Note the coinciding themes in Moses' summary hymn of praise: "He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he" ( Deuteronomy 32:4 ).

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   What does the noun uprightness mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun uprightness. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   uprightness. noun. These are words and phrases related to uprightness. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of uprightness. PURITY. Synonyms. modesty. temperance. chastity. virginity. chasteness. virtuousness. virtue. decency. morality. rectitude. purity. guiltlessness. guilelessness. innocence.

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   When used to describe a person, it signifies someone who conducts themselves with integrity, honesty, and moral virtue. An upright individual adheres to principles and values, acting in a just and honorable manner. In the context of objects or structures, an upright position suggests a state of stability, strength, and proper alignment.

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   Define uprightness. uprightness synonyms, uprightness pronunciation, uprightness translation, English dictionary definition of uprightness. adj. 1. a. Being in a vertical position or direction: an upright post. See Synonyms at vertical. b. Erect in posture or carriage: "She sat with grim...

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   1. plumb. Upright, erect, vertical, perpendicular imply that something is in the posture of being straight upward, not leaning. That which is upright is in a position corresponding to that of a person standing up: a decaying tree no longer standing upright; an upright piano.