The Opposite(Antonym) of “sinistrous”
The antonyms of sinistrous are righteous and benevolent. The antonym righteous implies moral uprightness and adherence to ethical principles, while benevolent conveys kindness and goodwill towards others.
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Definitions and Examples of righteous, benevolent
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Morally upright; adhering to ethical principles.
Example
He was a righteous man who always stood up for what he believed in.
Kind and generous; showing goodwill towards others.
Example
The benevolent millionaire donated a large sum of money to charity.
Key Differences: righteous vs benevolent
- 1Righteous implies adherence to moral principles, while benevolent conveys kindness and generosity towards others.
- 2Righteous is often used in a religious context, while benevolent is more commonly used to describe a person's character.
- 3Righteous can have a negative connotation of being self-righteous or judgmental, while benevolent is generally viewed positively.
Effective Usage of righteous, benevolent
- 1Religious Context: Use righteous to describe someone who follows religious principles.
- 2Character Description: Use benevolent to describe someone who is kind and generous.
- 3Moral Judgment: Use righteous to express disapproval of someone who is judgmental or self-righteous.
Remember this!
The antonyms righteous and benevolent have distinct meanings. Righteous implies adherence to moral principles, while benevolent conveys kindness and generosity towards others. Use these words to describe a person's character, in a religious context, or to express moral judgment.
