Difference between Uprightness and Rectitude

What is the difference between Uprightness and Rectitude?

Uprightness as a noun is the state of being moral, honest and honourable. while 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.

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.

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.

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