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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

  • (..) I report to the prime minister, even he's smart enough... ...not to ask me what we do. Have you ever seen such a bunch of self-righteous, arse-covering prigs? They don't care what we do, they care what we get photographed doing. And how the hell could Bond be so stupid? I give him double- status, (..)
    2006 Casino Royale