righteous

• Describe a una persona o acción que es moralmente correcta, justa o virtuosa, a menudo en un sentido religioso o ético.

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.

   Justo, recto

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblamelessethicalgodlygoodhonesthonorablejustmoralprincipledsaintlyuprightvirtuous

   Antónimoscorruptevilimmoraliniquitoussinfulunjustvilewicked

2. Morally justifiedB2formal

   Deserving of moral approval or justification; fair and proper.

   Justo, recto

   • 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.

   Sinónimosethicalfairgoodhonorablejustmoralprincipleduprightvirtuous

   Antónimosimmoralsinfulunfairunjustunrighteouswickedwrong