righteous

justifié, légitime

Fondé sur la conviction profonde que quelque chose est injuste ou moralement mauvais.

En anglais simple : Based on a strong belief that something is unfair or morally wrong.

• She felt righteous anger at the unfair decision.
• His voice shook with righteous indignation.
• They believed they were fighting for a righteous cause.

Synonymes : justified, rightful

Contraires : unjustified

Expressions courantes : righteous anger, righteous indignation, righteous cause

vertueux, droit

Qui agit de façon moralement bonne, parfois avec une certitude excessive d’avoir raison.

En anglais simple : Behaving in a morally good way, sometimes with too much confidence that you are right.

• She tried to lead a righteous life.
• His righteous attitude annoyed his friends.
• They praised the judge as a righteous person.

Synonymes : virtuous, moral, upright

Contraires : wicked, immoral

Expressions courantes : righteous person, righteous conduct, righteous path

juste, sans péché

Qui n’a commis aucune faute et n’est pas coupable, notamment selon les croyances religieuses.

En anglais simple : Free from wrongdoing or blame, especially according to religious beliefs.

• They believed she was righteous before God.
• The preacher prayed for the righteous souls.
• He hoped to live as a righteous man.

Synonymes : sinless, blameless

Contraires : sinful

Expressions courantes : righteous before god, righteous souls