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righteousness

/ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/noun3 syllables

Righteousness means: adhering to moral principles.

Synonyms for righteousness10

also used for righteousness

rectitude, uprightness, holiness, godliness, equity, justice, rightfulness, integrity, honesty, faithfulness

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Opposites of righteousness

unrighteousness

What does righteousness mean?1

noun

1

adhering to moral principles

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Righteousness in a sentence

  • Education is the path to happiness, peace, righteousness, and success.AOCinJAPAN
  • Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they will be filled.Martka
  • Her desire for self-righteousness overwhelms the rest of her personality.Eccles17
  • Self-righteousness is one of the most off-putting human qualities.Ooneykcall
  • Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Martka
  • Whoever wants to set an example for the youth must walk the road of righteousness.carlosalberto
  • I will I could bottle your righteousness.Eccles17

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Forms of righteousness

as a noun

plural
righteousnesses