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单词 righteousness
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Definition of righteousness in English:

righteousness

noun ˈrʌɪtʃəsnəsˈraɪtʃəsnəs
mass noun
  • The quality of being morally right or justifiable.

    we had little doubt about the righteousness of our cause
    conviction of his own moral righteousness gave his oratory an irresistible power
    Example sentencesExamples
    • During this period he is urged to earn an honest living and follow righteousness.
    • Sure, we have our opinion on the issues, but we don't think we have a monopoly on morality or righteousness.
    • His life is taken as the perfect example for all to follow, and his teaching the only sure guide to righteousness.
    • He is a good-mannered hypocrite whose tedious righteousness has driven his beloved wife away.
    • Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all of these things will be added unto you.
    Synonyms
    goodness, virtue, virtuousness, uprightness, decency, integrity, worthiness, rectitude, probity, morality, ethicalness, high-mindedness, justice, honesty, honour, honourableness, innocence, blamelessness, guiltlessness, irreproachability, sinlessness, saintliness, purity, nobility, noble-mindedness, piety, piousness
 
 

Definition of righteousness in US English:

righteousness

nounˈrīCHəsnəsˈraɪtʃəsnəs
  • The quality of being morally right or justifiable.

    we had little doubt about the righteousness of our cause
    conviction of his own moral righteousness gave his oratory an irresistible power
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He is a good-mannered hypocrite whose tedious righteousness has driven his beloved wife away.
    • His life is taken as the perfect example for all to follow, and his teaching the only sure guide to righteousness.
    • Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all of these things will be added unto you.
    • During this period he is urged to earn an honest living and follow righteousness.
    • Sure, we have our opinion on the issues, but we don't think we have a monopoly on morality or righteousness.
    Synonyms
    goodness, virtue, virtuousness, uprightness, decency, integrity, worthiness, rectitude, probity, morality, ethicalness, high-mindedness, justice, honesty, honour, honourableness, innocence, blamelessness, guiltlessness, irreproachability, sinlessness, saintliness, purity, nobility, noble-mindedness, piety, piousness
 
 
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