righteous

giustificato, giusto

Basato sulla forte convinzione che qualcosa sia ingiusto o moralmente sbagliato.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: justified, rightful

Contrari: unjustified

Espressioni comuni: righteous anger, righteous indignation, righteous cause

virtuoso, retto

Che si comporta in modo moralmente buono, talvolta con eccessiva sicurezza di avere ragione.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: virtuous, moral, upright

Contrari: wicked, immoral

Espressioni comuni: righteous person, righteous conduct, righteous path

giusto, senza peccato

Privo di colpe o cattive azioni, soprattutto secondo le credenze religiose.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: sinless, blameless

Contrari: sinful

Espressioni comuni: righteous before god, righteous souls