mensches
Upright, honorable people
Mensches is the plural of mensch, a Yiddish-derived term for a person of integrity and honor—someone decent, responsible, and admirable.
The word carries warm approval: Those two are real mensches—they helped us move without being asked.
Also spelled menschen.
Having high moral standards
- decentAcceptably good
- upstandingMorally upright, honest
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- kindheartedNaturally sympathetic and caring
compassionate · dignified · humane · principled · conscientious · genuine · authentic · noble
Concerned for others' welfare
- charitableGiving to those needing
- generousWilling to give freely
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
- selflessConcerned with others' welfare
philanthropic · giving · magnanimous · bighearted · openhanded · munificent · helpful · supportive
Held in high regard
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- admiredRegarded with approval
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- valuedHeld in high regard
appreciated · revered · beloved · celebrated · lauded · cherished · well-regarded · venerable
Free from deception
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- loyalFirm in allegiance
faithful · sincere · steadfast · consistent · forthright · truthful · straight-shooter · true
honorable
Having high moral standards
- decentAcceptably good
- upstandingMorally upright, honest
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
kindhearted · compassionate · dignified · humane · principled · conscientious · genuine · authentic · noble · righteous
altruistic
Concerned for others' welfare
- charitableGiving to those needing
- generousWilling to give freely
- benevolentDesiring others' welfare
selfless · philanthropic · giving · magnanimous · bighearted · openhanded · munificent · helpful · supportive · neighborly
respected
Held in high regard
valued · appreciated · revered · beloved · celebrated · lauded · cherished · well-regarded · venerable
honest
Free from deception
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
loyal · faithful · sincere · steadfast · consistent · forthright · truthful · straight-shooter · true · unfailing
mentor
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- elderSenior figure of authority
- guideLeader or instruction book
paragon · sage · pillar · patriarch · matriarch · leader · example · luminary · beacon
menschesscoundrels
Dishonest, unprincipled people
villains · lowlifes · creeps · scumbags · sleazebags
menschesdegenerates
Worsens over time
ne'er-do-wells · good-for-nothings · reprobates · miscreants · bums
menschesdisgraces
Causes loss of honor
degenerates · ne'er-do-wells · good-for-nothings · deadbeats · lowlifes