rightness

noun

Definition of rightnessnext
1
as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong she seems to confuse rightness with self-righteousness

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2
as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting the irrefutable rightness of the criticism didn't make it any more pleasant to hear

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rightness
  1. morality
  2. integrity
  3. validity
  4. virtue
  5. relevance
  6. honesty
  7. relevancy
  8. goodness
Noun
  • Carter used his political anonymity to his advantage, running as an outsider who could bring to Washington just the type of integrity and personal morality needed in the aftermath of the Watergate era.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Elected in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, the former governor of Georgia, ran as a Washington outsider and rose to the White House with a strong sense of morality, an engineer's mind and a progressive, moderate approach to governing.
    Grace Segers, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of morality
Noun
  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    Anthony Kristensen, arkansasonline.com, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Decisions as simple as a window placement can have cascading effects on energy performance, structural integrity and occupant comfort.
    Francesco Iorio, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • The first postponement occurred because Baldwin contested the validity of the debt.
    Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Both Pettersson and Miller have denied that there is any validity to these rumors whatsoever, but even so, the effects of the negativity surrounding the Canucks has taken its toll.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of validity
Noun
  • Gleyber Torres was out by virtue of the fan interference call.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Partway through a panel discussion at a recent economics conference in San Francisco, Jason Furman, a former adviser to President Barack Obama, turned to Kimberly Clausing, a former member of the Biden administration and the author of a book extolling the virtues of free trade.
    Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of virtue
Noun
  • The story is set in the aftermath of the real-life Chavez Ravine evictions, a dark moment in the history of Los Angeles with very real modern-day relevance.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Modern buyers often crave a mix of authenticity, relevance and scarcity, reshaping how industries collaborate to meet these needs.
    Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • Her honesty and integrity in standing up for the citizens of San Diego can teach us all.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
  • There's definitely a midwestern quality, a good, wholesome honesty that comes with her to New York.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • Wondery is counting on the cultural relevancy of the Kelces to make this a revenue success for them.
    The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024
  • This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of relevancy
Noun
  • Words cannot express how good my skin looked, oh my goodness.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Thank goodness the fight is at night or one of them might be put off by a glint of sunlight like receiver CeeDee Lamb.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of goodness
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