uprightness

Definitions

The quality of being honest and morally principled.

The state of being positioned in a vertical or erect manner.

Examples

The judge was widely respected for his unwavering uprightness and commitment to the law.

She maintained her uprightness even when faced with the temptation to take a shortcut.

His reputation for moral uprightness made him the ideal candidate for the leadership position.

Synonyms

integrity honesty rectitude probity virtue righteousness honor

Antonyms

dishonesty corruption immorality deceitfulness depravity wickedness unscrupulousness