Meaning & use
righteousness
The quality of being morally right or justifiable, or of acting in accordance with virtue and justice.
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The preacher spoke passionately about living a life of righteousness and compassion.
His sense of righteousness made him quick to call out unfair treatment of others.
A note on using this word
Can carry a positive sense of moral integrity or, as "self-righteousness," a negative sense of smug superiority.
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Words with an opposite meaning
wickednesssin
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