Correctness and Righteousness

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

Both words in one sentence

  • Writer on Board 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.
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