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self-righteous

 

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Adjective self-righteous has 1 sense
  1. holier-than-thou, pietistic, pietistical, pharisaic, pharisaical, sanctimonious, self-righteous - excessively or hypocritically pious; "a sickening sanctimonious smile"
    Antonym: impious (indirect, via pious)

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Term: Self Righteous

Definition:

Adjective - Characterized by an unwarranted belief in one's own moral superiority or correctness.

Sense 1:

Popular - Expressing excessive moral certainty.

Example sentence: She always had a self-righteous attitude, constantly judging others for their choices.

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Sense 2:

Local - Referring to someone who acts with arrogance or smugness because they think their own actions or beliefs are morally superior.

Example sentence: The self-righteous professor dismissed any opinion that didn't align with his own agenda.

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