RIGHTNESS Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

rightness

noun

Definition of rightness

as in morality

conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong she seems to confuse rightness with self-righteousness

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as in appropriateness

the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting the irrefutable rightness of the criticism didn't make it any more pleasant to hear

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Recent Examples of rightness Cool Machine is definitive not only for its sweep but also for the rightness, the evocative precision, of the details that fill its paragraphs like the mystery mix inside the skin of a Gray’s Papaya hot dog. — David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 If the Sun is high in the lunar sky during the flyby, there will be few shadows, and the crew will be looking for subtle variations in surface color and rightness. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026 This sense of rightness — imperfect, but clarifying — is what gout offers as diagnosis. — Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026 Your rightness would earn you a compressed, airless, spiky situation, like the one your parents had. — Addie Citchens, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026 The absolute rightness of being together. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026 By war’s end he was not only convinced of the moral rightness of Black suffrage and civil rights, but of their essential necessity and urgency. — Jack Sheehan september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025 The effectiveness has all to do with capturing a sense of longing and making audiences believe in the rightness of these two people together. — Mick Lasalle, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Apr. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rightness

Noun

Fischer studies cultural anthropology, specializing in matters of economics and moralities.

— Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent political memoirs by JD Vance, Andy Beshear, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Raphael Warnock focus on God, morality, and religion.

— Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026

Definition of morality

Noun

The article raises ethical questions about AI's role in detecting abuse or self-harm, age appropriateness, and its long-term impact on family dynamics, potentially becoming a generational mental health advisor.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Decisions should be based on educational value, age appropriateness, and professional review while ensuring parents, educators, and community members have a voice in the process.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2026

Definition of appropriateness

Noun

The commissioner stressed approaching it with integrity and respect, without specifically defining the league’s stance.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
But development at an adjacent lot may threaten the building’s integrity, so 381 Lafayette Street is on the market with New York real estate firm Newmark.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrity

Noun

As part of his plea, Kohberger waived the right to appeal, but that does not preclude him from filing a new case challenging the validity of his plea agreement.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
As Nora’s speech and Catherine’s kind moments suggest, characters’ actions don’t consistently reflect their overall moral stance, which is often based on misunderstandings and falsehoods, its validity unknowable even to them.

— Judy Berman, Time, 27 July 2026

Definition of validity

Noun

In addition, the relevance of cell and animal studies depends on the dose, route of exposure, duration and how closely the study conditions reflect real-world use, said Mike Gruber, interim CEO for the Household & Commercial Products Association.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
That structure makes coordination difficult, even with the Derby, Preakness and Belmont dependent on one another to preserve national relevance of the Triple Crown, the sports’ most recognizable product.

— Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of relevance

Noun

The political reporter, who has worked in news settings since high school, says he’s seen the industry evolve and struggle to preserve relevancy in some ways.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Some teams have also recently given opportunities for their top prospects to shine, vaulting them into fantasy relevancy.

— Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026