Rectitude and Wickedness

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Rectitude noun - Conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong.

Usage example: encouraged the graduates to go on to live lives of unimpeachable rectitude and integrity

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Wickedness is an antonym for rectitude.

Wickedness noun - Playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm.

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Rectitude is an antonym for wickedness.

Nearby Words: wicked, wickedly

great rectitude

great wickedness

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