orättfärdiga

Orättfärdiga is a Swedish word that translates to "unrighteous," "unjust," or "wicked" in English. It describes actions, people, or systems that lack fairness, morality, or justice. The term is often used in religious and ethical contexts to denote behavior that deviates from divine or societal standards of righteousness.

In a moral philosophy context, orättfärdiga can refer to acts that violate principles of distributive justice, where resources or burdens are not allocated equitably, or commutative justice, concerning fairness in exchanges and transactions. It can also describe a person who habitually acts with malice, dishonesty, or a disregard for the well-being of others.

The concept of orättfärdiga is present in many legal and religious traditions, where it stands in opposition to concepts of justice, righteousness, and virtue. Religious texts frequently condemn orättfärdiga behavior and often prescribe consequences for such actions. In secular contexts, it is associated with corruption, exploitation, and the abuse of power. The opposite of orättfärdiga is rättfärdig, meaning righteous or just.