adj
upstanding
uhp-STAN-dihng
Upstanding (adj) means Honest, respectable, and morally reliable. Example: “He was known as an upstanding member of the community.”
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Honest, respectable, and morally reliable.
"An upstanding merchant will exchange a faulty product."
"I don't even know her But I feel a responsibility to do what's upstanding and right It's kinda like a code, yeah And you've been getting closer and closer, and crossing so many lines"
— Taylor Swift, Girl at Home (2012)
"He was known as an upstanding member of the community."
How to use upstanding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTrustworthy and morally solid — the kind of person others respect.
Common pairings
upstanding citizen
upstanding member
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more upstanding
- Superlative
- most upstanding
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Etymology
From up- + standing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for upstanding
landing
handing
sanding
standing
branding
demanding
commanding
outstanding
understanding
grandstanding
notwithstanding
misunderstanding
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Frequently asked questions
What does “upstanding” mean?
The word “upstanding” means honest, respectable, and morally reliable. In plain terms, trustworthy and morally solid — the kind of person others respect.
How do you pronounce “upstanding”?
“Upstanding” is pronounced uhp-STAN-dihng (/ʌpˈstændɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “upstanding” in a sentence?
Here is “upstanding” used in a sentence: “He was known as an upstanding member of the community.”
What part of speech is “upstanding”?
“Upstanding” is an adjective.
