Pronunciation

/ˈstændpɔɪnt/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A position or viewpoint from which something is considered or judged. “His perspective is from a high moral standpoint.” 2. An opinion or belief held by a person or group. “Their political standpoint is clear.”
• Verb: To adopt or assume a particular point of view. “She tried to understand his standpoint on the issue.”

Phrases

• “From their standpoint”
• “Take a different standpoint”
• “Considering someone’s standpoint”
• “Standing on one’s feet morally”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The debate centered on the different scientific viewpoints, each side presenting their own standpoint.”
• Verb: “It’s important to understand where your colleagues are coming from when discussing their standpoint on the project.”
• “She defended her decision, explaining it from her unique standpoint.”

Synonyms

• Perspective
• Point of view
• Position
• Outlook
• Attitude
• Belief
• Judgment
• Frame of reference

Antonyms

• Objective
• Neutral
• Agnostic
• Unbiased (in the sense of not having a fixed viewpoint)