virtuousness
Noun: 1. The quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong: The state or character of having high moral standards and consistently behaving in a morally excellent or righteous manner. 2. Moral excellence; righteousness: The possession and practice of virtue.
"Virtuousness" is a formal noun used to describe the overall moral character of a person, emphasizing a consistent adherence to ethical principles. It is often used in philosophical, religious, or literary contexts to discuss ideal moral conduct.
- Her lifelong virtuousness earned her the deep respect of the entire community.
- The novel explores the conflict between personal desire and societal expectations of virtuousness.
- He was praised more for his virtuousness than for his professional accomplishments.
- "Parade one's virtuousness": To show off or make a conspicuous display of one's moral righteousness, often implying insincerity.
- He was accused of parading his virtuousness to gain political favor.
- In philosophical discourse, "virtuousness" can be discussed as the culmination of individual virtues (like honesty, courage, temperance) into a unified character trait.
- Virtue (n): A specific moral quality regarded as good or desirable (e.g., patience is a virtue). "Virtuousness" is the general quality of possessing such virtues.
- Virtuous (adj): Having or showing high moral standards.
- She led a virtuous life.
- Virtuously (adv): In a virtuous manner.
- He acted virtuously in a difficult situation.
- Righteousness: Emphasizes acting in a morally justifiable way.
- Morality: The principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong.
- Goodness: The quality of being morally good or kind.
- Probity: Formal word meaning honesty and decency.
- Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
- Wickedness
- Immorality
- Vice
- Depravity
- Corruption
While "virtue" can refer to a single commendable quality (e.g., charity is a virtue), "virtuousness" almost always refers to the comprehensive state of being virtuous. It is a less common word than "virtue" in everyday modern English.
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the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
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