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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

  • (..) about his employer, the U.N., back in . Caused a few ripples. Sidelined your career. Thought you'd have parlayed those ripples into a self-righteous book. No nose for profit. How did Israel know? We intercepted a communique from an Indian general saying they were (..)
    2013 World War Z