rightfulness
The state or quality of being rightfulThe state or quality of being rightful.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The state or quality of being rightful.
More definitions
- anything in accord with principles of justice
Origin
From Middle English riȝtfulnesse, rigtfulnes, riȝtvolnesse, equivalent to rightful + -nessFrom Middle English riȝtfulnesse, rigtfulnes, riȝtvolnesse, equivalent to rightful + -ness.
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Synonyms
21 synonymshonestyB1honorA2righteousnessB2integrityrectitudeuprightnessangelicalityangelicalnessangelicityangelicnessdecencygodlinessprobitypropriety
Close in meaning
- anything in accord with principles of justice:right
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedrightful
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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