Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: righteous

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.

Source: https://pjmedia.com/columns/chris-queen/2023/03/26/sunday-thoughts-the-weight-of-our-sin-n1680719

And not just any mugshot — it’s the fiercest portrait of righteous rage in the face of persecution in just about ever.

Source: https://pjmedia.com/columns/athena-thorne/2023/08/26/the-great-backfire-did-big-left-set-the-conditions-for-trump-persecution-to-flip-their-captive-constituencies-n1722261

Anyway, we’ll sit around and wait for more people in Bristol to lose their job so McAfee can continue to huff his own farts and then get even more righteous when anyone points out that A. smells and B. is toxic.

Source: https://deadspin.com/espn-pat-mcafee-larry-nassar-tweet-michigan-state-1850695092

Aristotle warns aspiring tragedians to not make their flawed heroes too righteous or too depraved, a piece of advice players should take to heart when creating and portraying characters.

Source: https://screenrant.com/dnd-character-flaws-interesting-backstory-dungeons-dragons/

Ballard makes a few references to Scripture throughout the story and the cause of ending human trafficking is certainly righteous, but it’s incorrect to call this a Christian movie.

Source: https://mbcpathway.com/2023/08/09/sound-of-freedom-exposes-sin-of-trafficking/

But he wanted more and, in the end, so did PGA commissioner Jay Monahan, who is rightly being raked over the coals for his hypocrisy, complicit in the same sportswashing grift he denounced with righteous fervor only months earlier.

Source: https://awfulannouncing.com/golf/liv-pga-merger-is-a-win-for-corruption-as-sportswashing-again-reigns-supreme.html

Gandhi’s use of racist words for black Africans has fuelled righteous outrage against him.

Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/01/29/gandhis-image-under-scrutiny/

“He infused Det. Frank Pembleton on ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ with both righteous ferocity and quiet dignity.

Source: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/andre-braugher-tributes-death-terry-crews-1235835770/

"He's continuing the same type of rigor with pursuing cases, and pursuing noteworthy, righteous cases insofar as financial crimes and public corruption," said Nawaday, now a partner at law firm Venable.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/bankman-fried-trial-poses-biggest-test-to-date-for-cryptos-top-cop/article_a377382f-9b71-5e81-9da2-2f551514c7b3.html

I arrived at breakfast unslept but righteous, understanding of her no doubt complicated family dynamic and stressful job and vanity about her hair looking the way it did, to find she was not there.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/12/the-internet-boils-with-anonymous-rage-but-this-confrontation-felt-personal

I do not know why the righteous suffer.

Source: https://jacksonadvocateonline.com/anthony-ray-davis/

Inclusion is an important stepping stone toward a more virtuous, just, righteous, anti-racist, anti-sexist etc. world, but it’s not a productive political goal.

Source: https://themanitoban.com/2023/11/the-trap-of-inclusivity/46088/

In order to exhaust every opportunity to achieve the righteous contract we all demand and deserve, after thorough deliberation it was unanimously decided to allow additional time to negotiate by extending the contract until 11:59 p.m. PT on July 12, 2023.

Source: https://bleedingcool.com/tv/sag-aftra-amptp-extend-negotiations-through-july-12th-joint-statement/

I want you to be cognizant of the righteous anger you feel for Bree over how others treat her, so you can know your feelings of frustration are valid.

Source: https://ndsmcobserver.com/2023/11/the-burden-of-being-the-first/

Of course, one who thinks of himself as righteous or too good turns out to be just like everyone else: sinful and in need of a Savior.

Source: https://www.liberty.edu/champion/2023/05/context-or-pretext-the-greatest-lie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=context-or-pretext-the-greatest-lie

Old Testament writers or translators stopped at the number ten and by deduction we can say the cities hosted righteous persons below the number ten to have compelled God to wave total destruction.

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/when-will-the-good-life-rather-than-palliatives-come-by-bassey-ubong/

Pro Heroes and villains aren't just fighting for survival — they also have strong convictions about why their own side is righteous and the other is wrong, and that includes Izuku Midoriya himself.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/mha-deku-villain-parallels-similarities/

Put as brave a face as you want on it, but we all know that you’re feeling the pain of the righteous campaign against…

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/205218e7b93d1fd7?ref=ff

San also feels a righteous vengeance against humans.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/cool-name-meanings-studio-ghibli-films-ranked/