Righteousness

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

Righteousness (noun)

  1. The quality of being morally good or fair.
  2. The state of being virtuous according to religious beliefs.
  3. An attitude of believing oneself to be morally better than others.

Examples

  • Her actions were guided by a sense of righteousness.
  • Righteousness can lead to fair decisions.

Common collocations: sense of righteousness, act with righteousness, seek righteousness, path to righteousness, self-righteous behavior