unrighteousness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun failure to adhere to moral principles

Etymology

From Middle English unriȝtwisnesse, from Old English unrihtwīsnes; equivalent to un- + righteousness or unrighteous + -ness.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
immorality
Narrower (hyponyms)
impiety, dishonesty, dishonorableness, dishonor, injustice, sin
Opposite (antonyms)
righteousness

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