CORRECTITUDE Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

correctitude

noun

Definition of correctitude

as in correctness

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Recent Examples of correctitude Neither the retro raunch that emits from Stephanie’s mouth nor the satire of present-tense political correctitude is funnier than it is labored by any wide margin. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 May 2022

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Noun

The system produced a mathematical proof that was accepted by Lean, a proof-assistant software used to check the logical correctness of formal mathematical arguments.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Miller then railed against multiculturalism, political correctness and his Latino classmates.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of correctness

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And if there is a credible question about a speaker’s appropriateness, the library should investigate and act rationally based on actual evidence.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
As many as 11 sketches were removed, including a self-referential skit in which David Mitchell and Robert Webb joked about the appropriateness of Blackface while in Blackface.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of appropriateness

Noun

Somehow, this fact seems to echo the rightness of the way things are naturally formed in the world—like the coloring of rock formations or the markings on an animal’s hide.

— Artforum, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2026
Christ Jesus demonstrated the rightness of God’s divine action in situations where people, natural elements, or situations seemed completely out of control.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of rightness

Noun

At the discretion of the masters, the cause may be set for a pretrial conference or other hearings, per the procedural rules.

— Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Nike Air Force 1 Low will only be doled out in limited numbers at Travis Scott’s discretion.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of discretion

Noun

Unwilling to compromise her dignity, Navier acquiesces to the emperor’s request on one condition — that she be allowed to remarry rival Crown Prince Heinrey (Lee Jongsuk) of the Western Kingdom.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
You will be listened to, supported and treated with dignity and respect.

— Katie Kindelan, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

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