righteous

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Handlung, die moralisch richtig, gerecht oder tugendhaft ist; auch im religiösen Sinn: vor Gott gerecht, gottgefällig.

Describes a person or action that is morally right, just, or virtuous.

1. Morally correct or justB2formal

   Acting in accordance with moral or divine law; virtuous and upright.

   Gerecht

   • He was known as a righteous man who always helped the poor.
   • The judge made a righteous decision based on the evidence.
   • She felt a righteous anger at the injustice she witnessed.

   Synonymeblamelessethicalgodlygoodhonesthonorablejustmoralprincipledsaintlyuprightvirtuous

   Antonymecorruptevilimmoraliniquitoussinfulunjustvilewicked

2. Morally justifiedB2formal

   Deserving of moral approval or justification; fair and proper.

   Gerecht

   • Their cause was righteous, and they fought for equality.
   • He believed his actions were righteous and necessary.
   • The community supported the righteous protest against corruption.

   Synonymeethicalfairgoodhonorablejustmoralprincipleduprightvirtuous

   Antonymeimmoralsinfulunfairunjustunrighteouswickedwrong