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self-righteous

Definition

  • adjective: having or showing a strong belief that your own actions, opinions, etc., are right and other people's are wrong
  • adjective: convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others
  • synonyms: pharisaic, pharisæan, pharisaical

Examples

  • It's OK to criticize, but don't be/get 'self-righteous' about it.

  • a 'self-righteous' person/tone

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Our mother was dead, our father was practically catatonic. - A grandmother might have come in handy. - She was impossible, Rose. Bossy, self-righteous, nosy about things that weren't her business. - Like what? - Trust me. We were better off without her. Because she was bossy? (..)
    2005 In Her Shoes