righteousness
pronunciation
How to pronounce righteousness in British English:
UK ['raɪtʃəsnəs]
How to pronounce righteousness in American English:
US ['raɪtʃəsnəs]
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- Noun:
- adhering to moral principles
Word Origin
- righteousness (n.)
- Old English rehtwisnisse; see righteous + -ness.
Example
- 1. All my righteousness is like filthy rags .
- 2. Cosy club or sword of righteousness ?
- 3. Campaigning ngos , which rely on a reputation for righteousness , are particularly at risk .
- 4. Dick cheney , george bush 's vice-president , sneered at such talk as " recklessness cloaked in righteousness " .
- 5. For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of god .