Basic Details
Word: Uprightness
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The quality of being honest, moral, and good in your behaviour.
Synonyms: Honesty, integrity, virtue
Antonyms: Dishonesty, corruption, immorality
Idioms and Phrases
- On the straight and narrow: To live a good and honest life. Example: "After his mistakes, he promised to stay on the straight and narrow to gain back everyone's trust."
- Crossing the line: To act in a way that goes against accepted rules or behaviour. Example: "He was warned that his cheating in the game was crossing the line, and it showed a lack of uprightness."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Her uprightness and dedication to fairness made her a beloved leader in the community.
Example 2: The teacher praised the students for their uprightness when they returned a lost wallet to its owner.
Example 3: Living with uprightness means standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult.
Fun Fact
The word "uprightness" comes from the combination of "upright," meaning standing straight, and the suffix "-ness," indicating a state or quality. It essentially means having a straight and moral character.
Famous Quote
"The measure of a mans real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out." Thomas B. Macaulay
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "uprightness" mean?
a) A term for sitting down
b) The quality of being moral and honest
c) A type of building
d) A kind of dance
Answer: b) The quality of being moral and honest
2. Which of these is a synonym of "uprightness"?
a) Dishonesty
b) Integrity
c) Trickery
d) Deceit
Answer: b) Integrity
3. Which word is an antonym of "uprightness"?
a) Virtue
b) Honesty
c) Corruption
d) Goodness
Answer: c) Corruption
4. Which sentence uses "uprightness" correctly?
a) His uprightness shone through as he led his team to victory.
b) The uprightness of the building was impressive to all.
c) She decided to purchase uprightness for her collection.
d) The cat showed uprightness when it chased the mouse.
Answer: a) His uprightness shone through as he led his team to victory.
5. Which idiom refers to living an honest life?
a) On the straight and narrow
b) Crossing the line
c) A penny for your thoughts
d) Break the ice
Answer: a) On the straight and narrow
