STRAIGHTNESS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

straightness

noun

Definition of straightness

as in uprightness

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Noun

The genus name nods to Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
The genus name references Sir Galahad, the Arthurian knight known for his moral uprightness, reflecting the animal’s upright stance — a posture that set it apart from its modern, sprawling relatives.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026

Definition of uprightness

Noun

Election integrity has become a key policy priority under Trump throughout the summer, as the president has repeatedly called for the passage of the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to provide proof of citizenship and a photo ID to vote.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
Her reputation for excellence and the utmost integrity is well-earned.

— Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrity

Noun

In this meme, unfortunately for those banking on righteousness, Venom is the clear winner.

— Owen Carry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Hungering and thirsting for righteousness, mentioned in the fourth Beatitude, felt like trusting that right ideas are always supplied.

— Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of righteousness

Noun

Today, young people are increasingly frustrated with the hypocrisy of politicians lecturing them about the virtues of voting while in practice facilitating disengagement.

— David Neil, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Just as uniformity is a virtue of a product, so uniqueness is a virtue of a service.

— Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of virtue

Noun

Millions of Germans joined the audience for the Nazi play, in which Hitler played the glorious Leader and the regime ruled ruthlessly while spinning stories about its own rectitude.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Moral rectitude, in some left-wing corners of the commentariat, is out; flagrant disregard of the social contract is in.

— Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026

Definition of rectitude

Noun

That speaks to Johnson’s probity and integrity.

— Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
This insidious development is reversing at double speed the process of self-reinforcement—the hiring of original and distinctive talent and the building of reputations for competence and probity—that brings institutions their authority.

— Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Definition of probity

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