Uk English Meaning of rightful

rightful

Other Uk English words related to rightful

synonyms

• deserved
• justified
• appropriate
• Competent
• suitable
• due
• fair
• just
• lawful
• legal
• legitimate
• merited
• proper
• right
• suitable
• warranted
• accurate
• applicable
• apt
• Correct
• fair
• fit
• fitting
• impartial
• meet
• requirement
• Square
• strict
• stringent
• uncompromising
• TRUE

antonyms

• improper
• irrelevant
• undeserved
• undue
• unfair
• unfair
• Unjustified
• unreasonable
• unwarranted
• Arbitrary
• biased
• inapplicable
• inappropriate
• incoherent
• incorrect
• indefensible
• Unfair
• irrelevant
• partial
• unequal
• unjustifiable
• unlawful
• undeserved
• unsuitable
• despotic
• illegitimate
• inappropriate
• unsuited

Definitions and Meaning of rightful in English

Wordnet

rightful (s)

legally valid

having a legally established claim

Webster

rightful (a.)

Righteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons.

Consonant to justice; just; as, a rightful cause.

Having the right or just claim according to established laws; being or holding by right; as, the rightful heir to a throne or an estate; a rightful king.

Belonging, held, or possessed by right, or by just claim; as, a rightful inheritance; rightful authority.

FAQs About the word rightful

What is the Uk English meaning of the word rightful

rightful

What is the English meaning of the word rightful

legally valid, having a legally established claimRighteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons., Consonant to justice; just; as, a rightful cause., Having

What are the synonyms of the word rightful

deserved,justified,appropriate,Competent,suitable,due,fair,just,lawful,legal

What are the antonyms of the word rightful

improper,irrelevant,undeserved,undue,unfair,unfair,Unjustified,unreasonable,unwarranted,Arbitrary