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UPSTANDING

(adj.sat, adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Upstanding.

Upstanding - as an adjective satellite

Meriting respect or esteem

Example: "An upstanding member of the community"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Upstanding - as an adjective

Honest; reputable; respectable

Example: "An upstanding merchant will exchange a faulty product."

Standing up

Example: "Please be upstanding for his worship the mayor."

Upstanding - as a verb

To stand up; arise; be erect; rise.

Example Sentences

"He is known in the community as an upstanding citizen."
"The jury members were selected based on their upstanding moral characters."
"She was praised for her upstanding behavior during the crisis."
"The company only hires upstanding individuals with good work ethics."
"He comes from an upstanding family with a long history of community service."
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Word Game Points

Is UPSTANDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upstanding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UPSTANDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is UPSTANDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upstanding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UPSTANDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is UPSTANDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upstanding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UPSTANDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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