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Definition of self-righteousness in English: self-righteousnessnoun ˌsɛlfˈrʌɪtʃəsnəs mass nounThe quality or state of being self-righteous. a strong sense of self-righteousness Example sentencesExamples - There is more than enough trouble, pain, self-righteousness and hypocrisy.
- A point that a lot of people made was that this connects to the superiority and the self-righteousness.
- They feel righteous indignation but are not aware that others see it as self-righteousness, double standards and hypocrisy.
- The self-righteousness and smugness of this man amazes me.
- Sadly this tone of sanctimonious self-righteousness characterises much of the exhibition.
Synonyms sanctimoniousness, sanctimony, self-satisfaction, smugness, superiority, priggishness, complacency, piety, unctuousness, hypocrisy rare pietism, Pharisaism, Tartufferie
Definition of self-righteousness in US English: self-righteousnessnoun The quality or state of being self-righteous. Example sentencesExamples - They feel righteous indignation but are not aware that others see it as self-righteousness, double standards and hypocrisy.
- Sadly this tone of sanctimonious self-righteousness characterises much of the exhibition.
- There is more than enough trouble, pain, self-righteousness and hypocrisy.
- The self-righteousness and smugness of this man amazes me.
- A point that a lot of people made was that this connects to the superiority and the self-righteousness.
Synonyms sanctimoniousness, sanctimony, self-satisfaction, smugness, superiority, priggishness, complacency, piety, unctuousness, hypocrisy
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