1. The quality or state of being honest, moral, and ethical in behavior and dealings
His uprightness in business dealings earned him the respect of his colleagues.
Sua integridade nos negócios lhe rendeu o respeito de seus colegas.
2. The quality of being vertical or perpendicular in posture or position
The uprightness of the building's columns demonstrated excellent architectural design.
A verticalidade das colunas do edifício demonstrou excelente design arquitetônico.