Definitions for uprightness
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
up•rightˈʌpˌraɪt, ʌpˈraɪt(adj.)
erect or vertical, as in position or posture.
raised or directed vertically or upward.
adhering to rectitude; righteous, honest, or just.
being in accord with what is right.
(n.)the state of being upright or vertical.
something standing erect or vertical, as a piece of timber.
Usu., uprights. goalposts.
Category: Sport
an upright piano.
Category: Music and Dance
(adv.)in an upright position or direction.
(v.t.)to make upright.
Origin of upright:
bef. 900
up′right`ness(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
erectness, uprightness(noun)
the property of being upright in posture
verticality, verticalness, erectness, uprightness(noun)
position at right angles to the horizon
uprightness, rectitude(noun)
righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
Wiktionary
uprightness(Noun)
The state of being moral, honest and honourable.
uprightness(Noun)
The state of being erect, or vertical.
uprightness(Noun)
The result or product of being upright.
Webster Dictionary
Uprightness(noun)
the quality or state of being upright
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