noun
righteousness
RYT-shuhs-nuhs
noun
1
The quality of being morally right or virtuous.
"The sermon spoke of righteousness and forgiveness."
How to Use Righteousness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state or quality of being righteous — morally upright and just.
Common pairings
a sense of righteousness
moral righteousness
Word Forms
righteousnesses plural
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Etymology
From Old English rihtwīsnes, formed from righteous plus -ness.