Associations to the word «Uprightness»

Wiktionary

UPRIGHTNESS, noun. (uncountable) The state of being moral, honest and honourable.
UPRIGHTNESS, noun. (uncountable) The state of being erect, or vertical.
UPRIGHTNESS, noun. (countable) The result or product of being upright.

Dictionary definition

UPRIGHTNESS, noun. The property of being upright in posture.
UPRIGHTNESS, noun. Position at right angles to the horizon.
UPRIGHTNESS, noun. Righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest.

Wise words

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