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Meaning of righteousness
The primary meaning of "righteousness" is the quality of being morally right or just.
Etymology of righteousness
The word "righteousness" originates from Old English "rihtwisnes", which is derived from "riht" meaning right and "wis" meaning wise or just
The term has its roots in Christian theology, where it refers to the quality of being in a right relationship with God
Historically, the concept of righteousness has evolved to encompass a broader range of moral and ethical principles
Synonyms
morality
virtue
goodness
integrity
justice
uprightness
rectitude
righteousness
honor
decency
ethics
principles
conscience
fairness
equity
impartiality
decency
nobility
dignity
worthiness
merit
desert
correctness
propriety
decorum
seemliness
respectability
blamelessness
innocence
purity
holiness
saintliness
godliness
devoutness
piety
devoutness
religiosity
moralization
rectification
justification
vindication
absolution
exoneration
acquittal
Definitions
- The quality of being morally right or just
- * The quality of being morally upright and virtuous
- * A person's moral integrity and virtue, especially in relation to their actions and behavior
Usage Examples
- The activist's struggle for justice and righteousness inspired a generation of young people to take action
- * The company's commitment to environmental sustainability is a testament to its righteousness and responsibility
- * The moral righteousness of the whistleblower's actions was widely acknowledged and respected
Antonyms
wickedness
evil
immorality
corruption
depravity
iniquity
sin
wrongdoing
injustice
unfairness
dishonesty
deceit
duplicity
hypocrisy
unscrupulousness
ruthlessness
cruelty
brutality
savagery
barbarity
villainy
nefariousness
malevolence
malignity
viciousness
ferocity
atrocity
heinousness
odiousness
abhorrence
detestability