upstanding
word
Definition
Describes a person who is honest, moral, and always does the right thing.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal; often used to praise someone's character or as part of 'upstanding citizen'. Rare in casual speech; suggests both honesty and respect in society.
Spanish: íntegro - honradoPortuguese (BR): íntegro - honestoPortuguese (PT): íntegro - honestoChinese (Simplified): 正直的 - 品行端正的Chinese (Traditional): 正直的 - 品行端正的Hindi: ईमानदार - प्रतिष्ठितArabic: شريف - ذو أخلاقBengali: সৎ - নীতিবানRussian: порядочный - честныйJapanese: 高潔な - 正直なVietnamese: liêm chính - đứng đắnKorean: 고결한 - 정직한Turkish: dürüst - namuslu - ahlaklıUrdu: باعزت - دیانت دارIndonesian: berintegritas - jujur
Example Sentences
The award goes to an upstanding student.
basic
Our city needs more upstanding citizens like her.
natural
You can always count on him to do the upstanding thing.
natural
Despite the temptation, she remained upstanding and refused the bribe.
natural
He is an upstanding member of the community.
basic
Everyone trusts her because she is very upstanding.
basic