Synonyms for righteousness
right·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. righteousnessnoun

   adhering to moral principles

   Antonyms:
   unrighteousness

Matched Categories

1. • Morality

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1. righteousnessnoun

   Synonyms:
   piety, godliness, holiness, sanctity, purity, virtue, goodness, integrity, honesty, justice

2. righteousnessnoun

   Synonyms:
   rectitude of conduct, practice of right, doing right, going straight, acting from principle

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1. righteousnessnoun

   Synonyms:
   godliness, holiness, sanctity

   Antonyms:
   unrighteousness

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1. List of paraphrases for "righteousness":

   rectitude, justice, uprightness, virtue

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How to use righteousness in a sentence?

1. Janet Morris:

   There is no mercy in trading life for life. And certainly no righteousness. Mercy, once given, cannot be taken back.

2. Herbert Butterfield:

   But the greatest menace to our civilization today is the conflict between giant organized systems of self-righteousness -- each system only too delighted to find that the other is wicked -- each only too glad that the sins give it the pretext for still deeper hatred and animosity.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Rollin Wilson:

   Along with such abundance of grace comes the gift of righteousness. Again grace and righteousness combine to allow believers to experience the enthroned life in Jesus Christ. In God's dealings with man today, grace is king. Grace reigns through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord