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upstanding

[ uhp-stan-ding ]

adjective

  1. upright; honorable; straightforward.
  2. of a fine, vigorous type.
  3. erect; erect and tall.


upstanding

/ ʌˈæԻɪŋ /

adjective

  1. of good character
  2. upright and vigorous in build
  3. be upstanding
    1. (in a court of law) a direction to all persons present to rise to their feet before the judge enters or leaves the court
    2. (at a formal dinner) a direction to all persons present to rise to their feet for a toast
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ܱˈٲԻ徱ԲԱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ܱ·ٲԻiԲ·Ա noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of upstanding1

before 1000; Middle English; Old English upstandende; up-, stand, -ing 2
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Sager said he’s gratified Hunter will remain present in his children’s lives and hoped that even critics will see Hunter’s admitted debauchery as a blip in an upstanding life.

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Many commentators seemed to believe the actor had tarnished an otherwise upstanding and squeaky clean image, with some expressing disappointment that the former United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ambassador “can’t accept his own child”.

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"Let us be clear, we will not tolerate the portraits of upstanding public servants, and Democratic Unionists, being damaged in our city hall."

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Yes there was and it failed, thanks to a single upstanding Republican state senator from Omaha, Mike McDonnell, who refused to go along.

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“He is one of the most professional actors out there, most talented actors out there, he has a brilliant mind, he’s a genius and he’s upstanding,” he said.

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