righteousness

Example Sentences

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The Jewish faith has a moral obligation of tzedakah, loosely defined as charity but literally translated as righteousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Instead, he seems as if he’s trying to lacquer on a veneer of righteousness to some very nasty business.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

In a society still influenced by Confucian values such as righteousness and obedience, mental health issues remain heavily stigmatised and many experience feelings of shame or social judgement.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Regardless, the segments always ended the same way: the men in handcuffs, the audience riled up with moral righteousness and suspicion of their own neighbors.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

She had little patience for Ginikas friends, most of whom were like that, their righteousness made her feel both irritated and lacking, but she was prepared to forgive Blaine's pieties.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie