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   upstanding

   /ˌʌpˈstandɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. honest; respectable: "an upstanding member of the community" Similar honesthonourableuprightrespectablereputablehigh-mindedlaw-abidingright-mindedworthymoralethicalrighteousdecentgoodvirtuousprincipledhigh-principledof principlepropercorrectjustnobleincorruptibleanti-corruptionconscientiousOpposite dishonourablecrooked
   • 2. standing up; erect: "upstanding feathered plumes" Similar uprighterectverticalplumbupendedon endrearingstraight (up and down)perpendicularon one's feetstandingin a standing positionrampantOpposite flatlying downseated
   • ▪ (of an animal) strong and healthy: "upstanding, powerful sheep"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUPSTANDING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   behaving in a good and moral way: She is regarded as an upstanding citizen in the local community. Synonyms. moral. solid. upright (MORAL) approving. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. morally right. good She is a good woman who goes out of her way to help others.

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   The meaning of UPSTANDING is erect, upright. How to use upstanding in a sentence.

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   Upstanding definition: upright; honorable; straightforward.. See examples of UPSTANDING used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUPSTANDING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   behaving in a good and moral way: She is regarded as an upstanding citizen in the local community. Synonyms. moral. solid. upright (MORAL) approving. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. morally right. good She is a good woman who goes out of her way to help others. good He believes that children should be encouraged to do good deeds.

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   The adjective upstanding is good for describing someone who is a good and honorable person, like your trusted best friend. A person with a reputation for honesty and strong morals can be called upstanding.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUPSTANDING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. of good character 2. upright and vigorous in build 3. → See be upstanding.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › upstandingUpstanding - definition of upstanding by The Free Dictionary

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   1. of good character. 2. upright and vigorous in build. 3. (Law) (in a court of law) a direction to all persons present to rise to their feet before the judge enters or leaves the court. 4. (at a formal dinner) a direction to all persons present to rise to their feet for a toast. upˈstandingness n.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › upstandingupstanding adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of upstanding adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    upstanding meaning, definition, what is upstanding: honest and responsible: Learn more.

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    A complete guide to the word "UPSTANDING": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.