Black
Black adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.
Usage example: the black deeds of the brigands along the Scottish border
Righteous
Righteous adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.
Usage example: a righteous man can be trusted to act honorably regardless of the circumstances
Both words in one sentence
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Morgan's righteous indignation about the lack of black authors on the school curriculum, only to be reminded they're not actually black.Michael: These delusionals are your White Rastas.
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She goes Sith towards the end, without the obligatory Evil Costume Switch for black, and even before then never appears as anything more than a judgemental, self-righteous bitch.
Source: Good Colors, Evil Colors -
Black and Grey Morality: John is far from righteous, and he might be overreacting to the death of his dog, but he's a saint compared to some of the people he's hunting.
Source: Film / John Wick
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