right-mindedness

noun

Definition of right-mindednessnext
as in virtue

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  1. virtue
  2. morality
  3. conscientiousness
  4. fairness
  5. decency
  6. justice
  7. nobility
Noun
  • Houston’s odds are enhanced by virtue of their home matchup against the Chargers and then a potential game against a Chiefs team that is analytically penalized for scraping out so many close wins.
    Jordan Brenner, The Athletic, 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
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of morality
Noun
  • Most notably, emotional stability, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness to new experiences will enhance both your ability to find and keep the right job, as well as the right partner.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Just as the Big Five Personality Traits model helps identify key dimensions of personality—like openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness—successful leadership today requires understanding and adapting management styles to the unique attributes of each individual.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of conscientiousness
Noun
  • Our commitment to creating a union that nurtures transparency, respect, and fairness is unwavering.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Welch’s decision reflects a commitment to fairness and an understanding that Illinois needs policies rooted in equity and informed by stakeholder input.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of fairness
Noun
  • The 39th president, renowned for his integrity and compassion, often seemed to carry a quiet longing to prove himself anew -- even after transcending the political fray to become a global symbol of decency.
    Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • After all, techne was also once the territory of virtue, the application of theoretical knowledge to crafting one’s life with decency and care.
    Michaëla de Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of decency
Noun
  • For example, the Harris campaign collaborated with influencers focused on youth advocacy and social justice, while the Trump campaign engaged micro-influencers in key swing states.
    Jeremy Barnett, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Victor Hugo's epic tale of justice, love, sacrifice and redemption boasts a magnificent score and brilliant staging.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of justice
Noun
  • In other words, a Barry Jenkins film about nobility, ancestry, and community.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Orlok’s moldy-looking furs suggest Wallachian nobility, which goes with his Vlad the Impaler mustache.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of nobility
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