righteous
/ˈraɪtʃəs/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5832 in the learning path
正直的；正义的
Definitions
adj. morally right or acting according to strong moral principles
正直的；正义的
adj. arising from a belief that you are morally right
义愤的；自以为正当的
Example
She believed returning the wallet was the righteous choice.
她认为归还钱包才是正直的选择。
Righteous anger at social injustice can encourage citizens to demand meaningful changes in public policy.
对社会不公的义愤可以促使公民要求公共政策作出实质性改变。
Collocations
- righteous anger
- righteous indignation
- a righteous cause
Word family
- righteously (adv.)
- righteousness (n.)
- unrighteous (adj.)
Synonyms
- virtuous
- upright
Antonyms
- unrighteous
- immoral
Usage tip
语气较庄重；self-righteous指自以为正直。
FAQ
- What does righteous mean?
- morally right or acting according to strong moral principles arising from a belief that you are morally right
- How is righteous pronounced?
- UK /ˈraɪtʃəs/, US /ˈraɪtʃəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
