Difference between Rectitude and Uprightness

What is the difference between Rectitude and Uprightness?

Rectitude as a noun is rightness of principle or practice; exact conformity to truth, or to the rules prescribed for moral conduct, either by divine or human laws; uprightness of mind; uprightness; integrity; honesty; justice. while Uprightness as a noun is the state of being moral, honest and honourable.

Rectitude

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Rightness of principle or practice; exact conformity to truth, or to the rules prescribed for moral conduct, either by divine or human laws; uprightness of mind; uprightness; integrity; honesty; justice.

Uprightness

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of being moral, honest and honourable.The state of being erect, or vertical.The result or product of being upright.

We hope you now know whether to use Rectitude or Uprightness in your sentence.

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