Self-righteous synonyms and antonyms
sĕlf'rī'chəs
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Part of speech:
Characterized by exaggerated stateliness; pretentious, as in speech or manner; self-important
Sanctimonious or self-righteous to an annoying degree; priggish
Irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied.
Characterized by sanctimony:
self-important (related)
narrow-minded (related)
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thoughtful (antonym)
Engrossed in thought:
Of moralism or moralists
Tending toward excessive moralization.
Of or pertaining to the Pharisees. [from 16th c.]
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self-satisfied (related)
bigoted (related)
arrogant (related)
Being a hypocrite:
humourless (related)
Emphasizing or observing the letter but not the spirit of religious law; self-righteous; sanctimonious
Earnestly compliant in the observance of religion; reverent or devout:
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insincere (related)
sycophantic (related)
self-absorbed (related)
sneering (related)
vainglorious (related)
self-righteously (related)
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chauvinistic (related)
understanding (antonym)
Showing compassion.
caring (antonym)
The definition of caring is someone or something that shows kindness and concern for others.
Find another word for self-righteous. In this page you can discover 31 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for self-righteous, like: pompous, holier-than-thou, egotistic, smug, sanctimonious, self-important, narrow-minded, humble, thoughtful, pietistic and moralistic.
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