Unrighteous and Virtuous

Opposite meaning words

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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Virtuous is an antonym for unrighteous in immoral topic.

Nearby Word: unrighteousness

Virtuous adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.

Usage example: virtuous behavior is its own reward

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Unrighteous is an antonym for virtuous.

Nearby Words: virtue, virtuosity, virtuously, virtu

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