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
  • The rest of Damian McCarthy’s folky horror film is a Tales From the Crypt–style morality tale as Dani’s psychic twin sister (also Bracken, natch) tries to find justice with help from the aforementioned life-size doll.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
  • After the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman arrested by Iran's morality police for violating hijab rules in 2022, nationwide and global protests ensued, unsuccessfully pushing the government to make changes regarding women's rights in Iran.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of morality
Noun
  • Some fabrics, like stretchy elastane and nylon, can retain bacteria and sweat—and, thus, need to be laundered more frequently to prevent odors and preserve the integrity of the material.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
  • To preserve this unique part of the Mini’s story, Tolman replaced the can with a stronger version to ensure mechanical integrity.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • These rumors got more validity following Dbrand's unveiling of the Killswitch 2 case.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Scientific rigor questioned: The defense team has challenged the validity of his findings, citing the absence of standardized procedures and documentation.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of validity
Noun
  • Additionally, employees aged 60 to 63 are entitled to a higher catch-up contribution of up to $11,250 by virtue of the SECURE 2.0 Act.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • While California class ships are fairly out of date by Starfleet standards, Rutherford realizes their versatile functionality is a virtue, and — after ditching his implant to unleash some super-fast engineering — diverts the rift's energy into the Cerritos's dilithium chamber.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of virtue
Noun
  • When choosing influencers, prioritize relevance and engagement over sheer follower count.
    Deepak Bansal, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Take action to protect your identity Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
    Senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • Forthright conversations around global conflict, government policy and business practice are all hallmarks of Hanna’s leadership in this space, but that honesty extends to DEI as a practice area too.
    Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Our guide gives you the best strategies to handle lying and deception at every stage and smart ways to teach your child the value of honesty.
    Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of honesty
Noun
  • 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
  • And with the Big Ten now boasting 18 teams, the Boilers are looking at an even bigger climb back to relevancy.
    Justin L. Mack, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of relevancy
Noun
  • And nothing beats a classic claw clip—thank goodness for Machete, France Luxe, and Emi Jay for timeless styles sure to be worn again and again.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Thank goodness for the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine, the ECMO.
    Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of goodness
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