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- [uhp-stan-ding]
- /ʌpˈstæn dɪŋ/
- /ʌpˈstæn.dɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhp-stan-ding]
- /ʌpˈstæn dɪŋ/
Definitions of upstanding word
- adjective upstanding upright; honorable; straightforward. 1
- adjective upstanding of a fine, vigorous type. 1
- adjective upstanding erect; erect and tall. 1
- adjective upstanding honourable, decent 1
- adjective upstanding Upstanding people behave in a morally acceptable way. 0
- adjective upstanding of good character 0
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Origin of upstanding
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English upstandende; see up-, stand, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Upstanding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
upstanding popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
upstanding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for upstanding
adj upstanding
- christian — A Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- law-abiding — obeying or keeping the law; obedient to law: law-abiding citizens.
- moralistic — a person who teaches or inculcates morality.
noun upstanding
- bluntness — having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil.
- impeccability — faultless; flawless; irreproachable: impeccable manners.
- incorruptibility — not corruptible: incorruptible integrity.
- evenhandedness — The quality or state of being evenhanded.
- outspokenness — The quality of being outspoken; bluntness; frankness; candour.
adjective upstanding
- arrect — (of animals' ears) pricked up
- conscientious — Someone who is conscientious is very careful to do their work properly.
- elevated — Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.
- erect — Rigidly upright or straight.
- erectile — Able to become erect.
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