Proper and Unrighteous

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Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Unrighteous is an antonym for proper.

Nearby Words: property, properly

Unrighteous adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.

Usage example: an unrighteous act that cannot go unpunished by the congregation

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Proper is an antonym for unrighteous in lawless topic.

Nearby Word: unrighteousness

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Unrighteous and Proper. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/proper/unrighteous

Proper & Unrighteous. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/proper/unrighteous>.

Unrighteous or Proper. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/proper/unrighteous.

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