Antonyms for righteousnessright·eous·ness

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1. righteousnessnoun

   Synonyms:
   equity, holiness, rectitude, justice, godliness, rightfulness, faithfulness, uprightness, integrity, honesty

2. righteousnessnoun

   The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude. Righteousness, as used in Scripture and theology, in which it chiefly occurs, is nearly equivalent to holiness, comprehending holy principles and affections of heart, and conformity of life to the divine law.

   Synonyms:
   holiness, justice, equity, faithfulness, honesty, integrity, rightfulness, godliness, uprightness, rectitude

3. righteousnessnoun

   A righteous act, or righteous quality.

   All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. Isa. lxiv. 6.

   Synonyms:
   equity, faithfulness, godliness, rightfulness, integrity, rectitude, uprightness, holiness, justice, honesty

4. righteousnessnoun

   The act or conduct of one who is righteous.

   Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth rightness at all times. Ps. cvi. 3.

   Synonyms:
   honesty, equity, rectitude, justice, godliness, holiness, rightfulness, faithfulness, integrity, uprightness

5. righteousnessnoun

   The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground justification.

   Synonyms:
   equity, holiness, rectitude, faithfulness, justice, godliness, uprightness, honesty, integrity, rightfulness

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1. righteousness

   Etymologically, duty is that which is owed or due; obligation, that to or by which one is bound; right, that which is correct, straight, or in the direct line of truth and goodness; responsibility, that for which one must answer. Duty and responsibility are thought of as to some person or persons; right is impersonal. One's duty may be to others or to himself; his obligations and responsibilities are to others. Duty arises from the nature of things; obligation and responsibility may be created by circumstances, as by one's own promise, or by the acceptance of a trust, etc. We speak of a parent's duty, a debtor's obligation; or of a child's duty of obedience, and a parent's responsibility for the child's welfare. Right is that which accords with the moral system of the universe. Righteousness is right incarnated in action. In a more limited sense, right may be used of what one may rightly claim, and so be the converse of duty. It is the creditor's right to demand payment, and the debtor's duty to pay. Compare BUSINESS.

   Synonyms:
   accountability, business, duty, function, obligation, office, responsibility, right

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1. • Morality

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1. righteousnessnoun

   adhering to moral principles

   Antonyms:
   unrighteousness

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1. righteousnessnoun

   Antonyms:
   unrighteousness

   Synonyms:
   godliness, holiness, sanctity

How to use righteousness in a sentence?

1. Bible, Isaiah 32:17:

   And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

2. Terry Crews:

   I am saying if both Black and Whites dont continue to work together -- bad attitudes and resentments can create a dangerous self-righteousness. Thats all.

3. John Calvin:

   Christ is the most perfect image of God, into which we are so renewed as to bear the image of God, in knowledge, purity, righteousness, and true holiness.

4. Saint Augustine:

   Let no one flatter himself of himself he is Satan. Let man take sin, which is his own, and leave righteousness with God.

5. Confucius:

   The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life and who does not forget an old agreement however far back it extends - such a man may be reckoned a complete man.

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