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self-righteous

UK
/ˌselfˈraɪ.tʃəs/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Translations

self-righteousadjective
more self-righteous
Comp.
most self-righteous
Super.
UK
/ˌselfˈraɪ.tʃəs/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈraɪ.tʃəs/
pharisienLittéraire, souvent péjoratif; exprime une supériorité morale affichée et condescendante.
Her self-righteous comments about recycling made everyone else feel uncomfortable.
Ses remarques pharisiennes sur le recyclage mettaient tout le monde mal à l'aise.
Additional translations
moralisateurMet l'accent sur le ton donneur de leçons et condescendant.
Synonyms
sanctimonious
holier-than-thou
pious
smug
priggish
sententious
superior
moralistic
self-satisfied
hypocritical
Antonyms
humble
self-effacing
self-righteousnoun
self-righteous
pl
UK
/ˌselfˈraɪ.tʃəs/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈraɪ.tʃəs/
pharisienPersonne qui affiche une supériorité morale avec arrogance; emploi souvent péjoratif.
The self-righteous in the group were quick to criticize anyone who disagreed with their views.
Les pharisiens du groupe étaient prompts à critiquer quiconque n'était pas d'accord avec leurs opinions.
Additional translations
moralisateurPersonne donneuse de leçons; registre courant.
Synonyms
sanctimoniousness
holier-than-thou attitude
smugness
moral superiority
self-satisfaction
piousness
hypocrisy
priggishness
sententiousness

Definitions

self-righteousadjective
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority, often in a smug or condescending way.
Her self-righteous comments about recycling made everyone else feel uncomfortable.
self-righteousnoun
A person who is convinced of their own moral superiority and displays an attitude of moralizing or judgment toward others.
The self-righteous in the group were quick to criticize anyone who disagreed with their views.
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