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uprightness

/ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

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noun

/ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество или состояние моральной прямоты, честности и благородства, или физическое свойство быть вертикальным.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being morally upright, honest, and honorable, or the physical property of being vertical.

uncountable

  1. Vertical postureB2formal

    The quality of being straight or vertical in position or posture.

    ruПрямое положение

    • The yoga instructor emphasized the importance of uprightness in the spine.
    • His uprightness of posture made him appear confident.
    • The dancer's uprightness was admired by the audience.

    Synonymserectnessperpendicularitystraightnessverticality

  2. Perpendicular alignmentC1formal

    The state of being positioned at a right angle to a horizontal surface or line.

    ruВертикальность

    • The carpenter checked the uprightness of the wall with a level.
    • The monument's uprightness was maintained despite the earthquake.
    • Engineers ensured the uprightness of the support beams.

    Synonymserectnessperpendicularityverticality

  3. Moral integrityB2formal

    The quality of being morally correct, honest, and honorable in character.

    ruЧестность

    • The judge was known for his uprightness and fairness.
    • Her uprightness in business dealings earned her respect.
    • Uprightness is a virtue that is highly valued in many cultures.

    Synonymsdecencygoodnesshonestyhonorintegritymoralityprobityrectituderighteousnessvirtue

    Antonymscorruptiondepravitydishonestyimmoralityvicewickedness

Forms
  • uprightnesses plural form
  • uprightnesses' possessive plural form
  • uprightness's possessive singular form
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