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Definition of uprightness

uprightness

/ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/
up · right · ness
Adverb:uprightly
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Adjective:upright
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• noun

1

The quality of being strictly honorable, honest, and morally righteous.

Example

"The judge was widely respected across the district for his unwavering uprightness and impartiality."

2

The physical state or condition of standing or being positioned vertically or erect.

Example

"Physical therapy exercises helped restore the natural uprightness of his posture after the back injury."

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• Nearby Words

upright
uprighteously
uprightly
uprightness
uprise
uprising
upriver

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'uprihtnes', formed from 'upriht' (erect, morally straight) and the noun-forming suffix '-nes' (-ness).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uprightness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uprightness
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