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

You have true moral authority among many right thinking people.

From The Daily Beast

They were clear-eyed, home-loving, right-thinking folks here.

From The Daily Beast

All right-thinking Israelis and Westerners understand and acknowledge this.

From The Daily Beast

And it is that that I shall express, were I to excite the ill-humour of all the great beasts, right-thinking, of the "Universe."

From Project Gutenberg

Lavater's officiousness is well enough known, and disapproved by all right-thinking men.

From Project Gutenberg

All right thinking people desire it settled peacefully and in a way that will not disturb the economic and industrial situation.

From Project Gutenberg

The hero was a weakling, not for a moment to be tolerated by sound, right-thinking men.

From Project Gutenberg

A gentlewoman can never really lose position in the eyes of right-thinking people.

From Project Gutenberg

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