Rightness

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪtnəs/

Definitions of rightness

noun the quality or state of being correct or true

Example Sentences

A1 I have a strong sense of rightness when it comes to following rules.

A2 She felt a sense of rightness in her decision to help the homeless man.

B1 The team debated the rightness of their approach to the project.

B2 The lawyer argued the rightness of his client's actions in court.

C1 The philosopher contemplated the concept of rightness in ethics and morality.

C2 The judge based his ruling on the legal rightness of the case.

adjective having the quality of being correct or true

Example Sentences

A1 She always tries to do what is rightness in every situation.

A2 The teacher emphasized the importance of the rightness answer on the test.

B1 The rightness decision was made after careful consideration of all the options.

B2 The rightness of his actions was questioned by his peers.

C1 Her moral compass always guides her towards the path of rightness.

C2 The philosopher debated the concept of rightness in ethics for hours.

Examples of rightness in a Sentence

formal The concept of rightness in ethics is a complex and debated topic among philosophers.

informal I always try to do what feels right in my heart, you know?

slang I can't believe you did that, it's just not right.

figurative The rightness of her decision shone through in the positive outcomes that followed.

Grammatical Forms of rightness

past tense

righted

plural

rightnesses

comparative

righter

superlative

rightest

present tense

right

future tense

will right

perfect tense

have righted

continuous tense

is righting

singular

rightness

positive degree

right

infinitive

to right

gerund

righting

participle

righted

Origin and Evolution of rightness

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'rightness' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'rihtnes'
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rightness' has evolved to encompass the concept of correctness, morality, and conformity to a standard or principle.