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Antonyms for righteousness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : rahy-chuh s-nis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈraɪ tʃəs nɪs



Definition of righteousness

Origin :
  • Old English rehtwisnisse; see righteous + -ness.
  • noun justice
  • noun devotion to a sinless life
Example sentences :
  • We wish peace, but we wish the peace of justice, the peace of righteousness.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Our allies are the millions who hunger and thirst after righteousness.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Morals stand for a code of observances; righteousness for a direction of the life.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • We can think of God's Kingdom and righteousness only in the light of the pietistic.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • They are thus imposed from without, while righteousness springs from within.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • I have said that the refuge in God is not a question of morals; but it is one of righteousness.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • It may be so, to such as you who know no righteousness, and no appointment except Satan's.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • He must live up—not to the law of righteousness, but to the show of what a minister ought to be!
  • Extract from : « Salted With Fire » by George MacDonald
  • Let us pray for it, and for the rule of righteousness on which alone it can be stablished.
  • Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray
  • I was but a poor painted hypocrite, going about to establish my own righteousness.'
  • Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

Synonyms for righteousness

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