right-thinking

[ rahyt-thing-king ]

adjective

1. having acceptably proper or correct convictions, beliefs, etc.

right-thinking

/ ˈraɪtˌθɪŋkɪŋ /

adjective

1. possessing reasonable and generally acceptable opinions

Word History and Origins

Origin of right-thinking¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

A long-time adviser identifies a tendency in the new government to be a bit surprised, or uncomfortable at being challenged in the unrelenting way they have been since moving into No 10, because there’s a belief that “we are right-thinking people”.

From BBC

“My thoughtful, introspective and well-intentioned father went through living hell,” his son, lawyer Paul Maginn, says, adding that “any right-thinking person” could see the allegation had been made up by Crossley.

From BBC

In his sentencing remarks, Judge Gittens said right-thinking members of the community were left "shocked, distressed and in fear" by the violence on display.

From BBC

She added: "For ordinary, decent right-thinking people the actions of Letby will remain unfathomable. We will not be inviting speculation from witnesses about her motive or mindset."

From BBC

The ADL complaint makes much of Jewish and Israeli students feeling unsafe at Occidental, but its concern for Jewish safety appears to be limited to right-thinking Zionists.

From Los Angeles Times

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