righteous

正当な

不公平や道徳的な悪への強い確信に基づくこと。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： justified, rightful

反対語： unjustified

よく使う表現： righteous anger, righteous indignation, righteous cause

高潔な、正しい

道徳的に正しく振る舞うこと。自分の正しさを信じすぎる場合もある。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： virtuous, moral, upright

反対語： wicked, immoral

よく使う表現： righteous person, righteous conduct, righteous path

罪のない、正しい

特に宗教の教えから見て、悪い行いや罪がないこと。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： sinless, blameless

反対語： sinful

よく使う表現： righteous before god, righteous souls