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unrighteousness

/ˌʌnˈraɪ.tʃəs.nəs/
un · right · eous · ness

Adverb:unrighteously
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Plural:unrighteousnesses
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Adjective:unrighteous
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being morally wrong, unjust, wicked, or sinful.

Example

"The ancient prophets frequently spoke out against the unrighteousness and corruption of the ruling class."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English unrihtwisnes, formed from the prefix un- ('not'), rihtwis ('righteous, just'), and the noun-forming suffix -nes ('-ness').

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