Correctness
Correctness noun - Conformity to fact or truth.
Righteousness and correctness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Righteousness" instead a noun "Correctness".
Righteousness
Righteousness noun - Conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong.
Usage example: the laws do not always dictate righteousness, for what is legal is not always moral
Correctness and righteousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Correctness" instead a noun "Righteousness".
Nearby Word: righteous
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- fidelity and correctness
- fidelity and righteousness
- faithfulness and correctness
- faithfulness and righteousness
- goodness and correctness
- goodness and righteousness
- virtue and correctness
- virtue and righteousness
- honesty and correctness
- honesty and righteousness
- integrity and correctness
- integrity and righteousness
- uprightness and correctness
- uprightness and righteousness
Both words in one sentence
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In later books, however, Fraser makes Flashman more sympathetic (or at least less craven), play up the Empire's righteousness and takes potshots at liberals, "political correctness" or modern society in general.
Source: Writer on Board
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