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rightness

/ˈraɪtnəs/
right · ness
Adverb:rightly
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Adjective:right
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being morally good, just, fair, or honorable.

Example

"She never doubted the moral rightness of her decision to speak out on behalf of the community."

2

The quality or state of being factually correct, accurate, or free from error.

Example

"Subsequent experiments confirmed the rightness of the scientist's original hypothesis."

3

The quality of being suitable, appropriate, or well-fitted to a particular purpose or situation.

Example

"There was an undeniable sense of rightness about the casting choices for the historical drama."

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• Rhymes for rightness

• Nearby Words

rightist
rightly
rightmost
rightness
righto
rightsize
rightsizing

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English rihtnes, meaning 'straightness, uprightness, or justice', formed from the adjective riht ('straight, just, correct') and the noun-forming suffix -nes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rightness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rightness
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