upstanding

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Adjective upstanding has 1 sense

noble, solid, upstanding, worthy - having high moral qualities; "a noble spirit"; "a solid citizen"; "an upstanding man"; "a worthy successor"
Antonyms: dishonorable, dishonourable (indirect, via honorable)

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Upstanding

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Characterized by integrity and moral principles; honorable and upright.

Sense 1: Morally righteous and honest.

Example sentence: He is known for his upstanding behavior and his dedication to helping those in need.

Sense 2: Standing or positioned upright.

Example sentence: The bookshelf needs to be fixed so that it is back upstanding against the wall.

Sense 3: Well-respected and highly regarded within a local community.

Example sentence: She has been an upstanding citizen in this town for over two decades.

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