Unrighteous

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈraɪtʃəs/

Definitions of unrighteous

adjective describing someone or something that is not morally right or just

Example Sentences

A1 The thief was punished for his unrighteous actions.

A2 The unrighteous behavior of the bully was not tolerated by the school.

B1 The corrupt politician was accused of unrighteous dealings.

B2 The unrighteous decision of the judge shocked the courtroom.

C1 The CEO's unrighteous practices led to the downfall of the company.

C2 The unrighteous exploitation of natural resources is a global concern.

Examples of unrighteous in a Sentence

formal The judge declared the defendant's actions to be unrighteous and deserving of punishment.

informal I can't believe he would do something so unrighteous like that.

slang That was a totally unrighteous move, dude.

figurative The unrighteous storm wreaked havoc on the small town.

Grammatical Forms of unrighteous

• past tense: unrighteous
• plural: unrighteous
• comparative: more unrighteous
• superlative: most unrighteous
• present tense: unrighteous
• future tense: will be unrighteous
• perfect tense: have been unrighteous
• continuous tense: being unrighteous
• singular: unrighteous
• positive degree: unrighteous
• infinitive: to be unrighteous
• gerund: being unrighteous
• participle: unrighteous

Origin and Evolution of unrighteous

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unrighteous' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'righteous' meaning morally right or just.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unrighteous' has retained its original meaning of not morally right or just, with no significant changes in its usage or interpretation.