Antonyms for rightful
ˈraɪt fəlright·ful

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1. rightfuladjective

   Antonyms:
   wrongful

2. rightfuladjective

   Who shall pull this sword from the stone is rightful king of England.

   Antonyms:
   wrongful

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1. rightful(a)adjective

   legally valid

   "a rightful inheritance"

   Antonyms:
   unjust, illegitimate

2. true(a), lawful, rightful(a)adjective

   having a legally established claim

   "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king"

   Antonyms:
   unjust, illegitimate

How to use rightful in a sentence?

1. Real Live Preacher, Real Live Preacher weblog, 05-01-05:

   Dignity comes not from control, but from understanding who you are and taking your rightful place in the world.

2. Joe Biden:

   John is going to take his rightful place in a long line of extraordinary leaders in this nation’s history, who in their own way stood for freedom and liberty, i know John said he hoped to play a small part in that story. John, you did much more than that, my friend.

3. Sarah Lindbergh:

   If it was my dad’s possessions, I would have treasured it as I think they will, it was a feel-good thing to do and both my dad and I have gone to bed thinking that another family was as happy as we are. My grandpa would be so proud and my dad is proud to have things in their rightful places.

4. Saint Thomas Aquinas:

   In order for a war to be just, three things are necessary. First, the authority of the sovereign.... Secondly, a just cause.... Thirdly... a rightful intention.

5. Laurence J. Peter:

   Men now monopolize the upper levels depriving women of their rightful share of opportunities for incompetence.

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