upstanding
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈəpˌstændɪŋ// UK //ʌpstˈændɪŋ// up·stand·ing
adj. describing someone who is honest, hard-working, and follows the rules. You use this to talk about a person with a good reputation and strong morals.
adj. describing a person of high moral character, integrity, and respectability. Often used to emphasize that someone is not involved in any wrongdoing or scandal.
He is a hard-working, upstanding citizen.
The committee is looking for an upstanding member of the community to serve as the new chairperson.
Despite the scandal surrounding the company, the CEO maintained that he was an upstanding individual who had never intended to deceive the public.
From up- + standing.
From upstand.