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    Right·ness
    /ˈrītnəs/

    noun

    • 1. the quality or state of being morally good, justified, or acceptable: "they argue for the moral rightness of overthrowing the leader by force"
    • 2. the quality or state of being true or correct as a fact: "they are convinced of the rightness of their theories"
  2. Rightness is the state of being morally or legally correct. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see synonyms, antonyms, and related words.

  3. Rightness definition: correctness or accuracy.. See examples of RIGHTNESS used in a sentence.

  4. See Definitions and Examples ». Synonyms for RIGHTNESS: morality, integrity, virtue, honesty, goodness, character, righteousness, rectitude; Antonyms of RIGHTNESS: evil, badness, immorality, sin, wickedness, villainy, iniquity, sinfulness.

  5. Rightness is the state of being morally or legally correct. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see related words and phrases from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  6. the quality of being correct for a particular situation or thing, or for a particular person. Definition of rightness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. noun. according with conscience or morality. see more. noun. appropriate conduct; doing the right thing. synonyms: appropriateness. see more. noun. conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety.

  8. 1. Conforming with or conformable to justice, law, or morality: do the right thing and confess. 2. In accordance with fact, reason, or truth; correct: the right answer. 3. Fitting, proper, or appropriate: It is not right to leave the party without saying goodbye. 4. Most favorable, desirable, or convenient: the right time to act. 5.

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