self–righteous

adjective self–righ·teous \-ˈrī-chəs\

: having or showing a strong belief that your own actions, opinions, etc., are right and other people's are wrong

Full Definition of SELF-RIGHTEOUS

: convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic

— self–righ·teous·ly adverb

— self–righ·teous·ness noun

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circa 1680

SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS Defined for Kids

adjective self–righ·teous \ˈself-ˈrī-chəs\

: having or showing the attitude of someone who strongly believes in the rightness of his or her own actions or opinions

— self–righ·teous·ness noun

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