RIGHTEOUSNESS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

righteousness

noun

Definition of righteousness

as in morality

conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong the laws do not always dictate righteousness, for what is legal is not always moral

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as in integrity

faithfulness to high moral standards a life lived with righteousness guarantees that you will always respect yourself

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Recent Examples of righteousness Remaining steadfast in his dharma (religious and moral principles), Rama rejects all of Lakshmana’s suggestions for resistance and insists that obedience to his father and preservation of righteousness must take precedence over royal position. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 Still, Rabe could stand to tighten up Brooke’s unhinged righteousness. — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 The idea of crashing into the modern office of a capitalist gang with nothing but a samurai sword and a sense of moral righteousness had a certain romantic appeal. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 This is the point at which the novel refuses an easier righteousness. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026 In this meme, unfortunately for those banking on righteousness, Venom is the clear winner. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Hungering and thirsting for righteousness, mentioned in the fourth Beatitude, felt like trusting that right ideas are always supplied. — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026 The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026 The story follows exiled prince Rama (Ranbir Kapoor) and his consort Sita (Sai Pallavi) through exile into catastrophe, as Sita’s abduction at the hands of Ravana (Yash) sets in motion an epic war between righteousness and evil. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026

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Noun

Indeed, Morgenthau had less tolerance for those who failed to reconcile power with morality than for those who underestimated power’s importance.

— David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026
The horrors of the atomic bomb, America’s culpability and relation to postwar Japan, and the morality of revenge are major themes in Minus Zero.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of morality

Noun

Our team is working across Mississippi to monitor the remaining ballots and protect the integrity of the process.

— BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
However, Israel’s Central Elections Committee said the integrity of the election had not been compromised, according to Reuters on November 5.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of integrity

Noun

Its main virtues for gluten-free eaters are a dedicated fryer and incredibly good french fries—available as a stand-alone side or, even better, as part of steak frites.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The slight reproach to which the virtue of patriotism is commonly liable, the noble are most likely to incur.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of virtue

Noun

Of course, for purposes of character arc, one of those good ones has to wake up to his own goodness.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Smoked carnitas, a play on Dominican carne salada made from brisket trimmings confited in their own fat, are a study in silky-fatty goodness, doused with spicy green aji verde.

— Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of goodness

Noun

Tapestry's recognition also adds to a growing collection of national honors earned by Minnesota food businesses.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Jacoby will compete for regional Teacher of the Year honors through the central states, followed by a national competition next fall.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of honor

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

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