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UPSTANDING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word upstanding. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word upstanding. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for UPSTANDING

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ethical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics

• conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior

adjective satellite

• adhering to ethical and moral principles

honest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

adjective satellite

• without dissimulation; frank

• worthy of being depended on

• without pretensions

• not forged

• gained or earned without cheating or stealing

honorable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

• worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

adjective satellite

• adhering to ethical and moral principles

• deserving of esteem and respect

moral
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

noun

• the significance of a story or event

adjective satellite

• psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect

noble
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times

• having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character

noun

• a titled peer of the realm

adjective satellite

• impressive in size, manner, or appearance

• inert especially toward oxygen

principled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality

reliable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of reliance or trust

adjective satellite

• worthy of being depended on

• conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

reputable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having a good reputation

righteous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice

adjective satellite

• morally justified

upright
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• upright in position or posture

noun

• a vertical structural member as a post or stake

• a piano with a vertical sounding board

adjective satellite

• in a vertical position; not sloping

• of moral excellence

virtuous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• morally excellent

adjective satellite

• in a state of sexual virginity

solid
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous

• entirely of one substance with no holes inside

noun

• matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure

• the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape

• a three-dimensional object, structurally rigid, usually resistant to changes of shape or volume

adjective satellite

• characterized by good substantial quality

• of one substance or character throughout

• uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks

• providing abundant nourishment

• of good quality and condition; solidly built

• not soft or yielding to pressure

• having length, breadth and thickness

• impenetrable for the eye

• financially dependable

• of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial

• meriting respect or esteem

• of the same color throughout

• acting together as a single undiversified whole

Best Hypernyms For UPSTANDING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for upstanding, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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honorable noble respectable upright virtuous

Alternatives for ETHICAL

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