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righteousness

[rahy-chuhs-nis]

noun

  1. the quality or state of being righteous.

  2. righteous conduct.

  3. the quality or state of being just or rightful.

    They came to realize the righteousness of her position on the matter.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of righteousness1

First recorded before 900; Middle English rightwisnes(se), Old English ٷīԱ; equivalent to righteous + -ness
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Example Sentences

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They mean well, even if they will cancel you for your inability to recognize the righteousness of their cause.

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Once Ellie and Dina stumble across a cluster of massacred men, women and children in a Washington state forest, the righteousness of their mission grows clearer.

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Your illusion of righteousness only fuels my authenticity.”

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There’s righteousness, like this idea that it’s so powerful you simply must bow before it.

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“He’ll inspire people to join in the righteousness of the journey of justice,” she added.

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does righteousnessmean?

Righteousness is the quality of being virtuous, honorable, or morally right. It can also refer to such behavior.Righteousness is the noun form of the adjective righteous. Being righteous means doing what is right—obeying the law or adhering to morals. Both righteous and righteousness are often used in a religious context.Example: It’s not easy to follow the path of righteousness—in fact, if an action is difficult to take, it’s probably right!

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