rightness

Meaning

1. (uncountable, usually) The characteristic of being right; correctness.
2. (countable, usually) The result or product of being right; something correct.
3. (uncountable, usually) The property of being on, or moving toward, the right.

Synonyms

correctness

justness

fairness

justice

appropriateness

propriety

nicety

righteousness

equality

rectitude

impartiality

suitability

truth

fitness

honesty

integrity

probity

properness

regularity

right

seemliness

soundness

straightness

suitableness

ticket

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uprightness

verity

honestness

opportuneness

adequacy

validity

adequateness

advisability

appositeness

aptness

authenticity

balance

becomingness

congruity

convenience

decency

equity

expedience

Translations

doğruluk

esattezza

exactitude

justicia

Richtigkeit

honradez

rectitud

corrección

exactitud

honestidad

probité

loyauté

justesse

bien-fondé

exactitut

Etymology

From Middle English rightnesse, riȝtnesse, rihtnesse, from Old English rihtnes, rehtnis, from Proto-West Germanic *rehtanassī (“rightness, justice”), equivalent to right + -ness. Cognate with West Frisian rjochtens (“rightness”), Middle Dutch rechtenesse (“rightness, justification”), Old High German rehtnissa (“justice”).