self-righteous — having or showing a feeling of superiority about one's own moral beliefs or behavior
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing a feeling of superiority about one's own moral beliefs or behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/
Korean meaning: 자신의 도덕적 신념이나 행동에 대해 우월감을 느끼거나 보이는
Korean pronunciation: 셀프**라이**처스
Example Sentences
- Don't be so self-righteous about recycling when you drive a gas-guzzling SUV
- Her self-righteous comments about social media made everyone uncomfortable
- He's so self-righteous about being vegan that he judges everyone who eats meat
self-righteous
ADJECTIVE//ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs//
having or showing a feeling of superiority about one's own moral beliefs or behavior

a well-dressed person stands with arms crossed and chin raised, looking down at others with a smug expression. Their posture shows complete confidence that they alone know what's morally right. The speaker points an accusatory finger at neighbors while wearing a satisfied smile. Their body language communicates clear feelings of moral superiority over everyone else. Other community members look uncomfortable and exchange worried glances at the judgmental attitude. Some neighbors shake their heads or look away from the condescending behavior. someone having or displaying a feeling of superiority about their own moral beliefs or behavior
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Origin
Formed in the 16th century by combining 'self' with 'righteous' (from Old English 'rightwise' meaning morally correct). Originally meant genuinely virtuous, but gradually developed the negative sense of being smugly moralistic.
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“Don't be so self-righteous about recycling when you drive a gas-guzzling SUV”
“Her self-righteous comments about social media made everyone uncomfortable”
“He's so self-righteous about being vegan that he judges everyone who eats meat”
“The politician's self-righteous speech backfired when his own scandals were revealed”
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