Also means
integrity in conduct
Usage Note
Rechtschaffenheit describes a deep, lived moral uprightness that goes beyond mere rule-following. Unlike Ehrlichkeit (honesty), it implies an overall principled way of life; often used in formal or literary contexts.
Examples
"Seine Rechtschaffenheit machte ihn zum Vorbild für die ganze Gemeinde."
Natural Translation
His uprightness made him a role model for the whole community.
Literal Translation
His uprightness made him to-the role-model for the whole community.
Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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