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upstanding

ups·tan·ding

UK/ʌpˈstændɪŋ/ US/ˈʌˌpstændɪŋ/ uncommon

adjective

1.

having high moral qualities

  • “a noble spirit”
  • “a solid citizen”
  • “an upstanding man”
  • “a worthy successor”
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Origin

From up- + standing.

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