Self-righteous synonyms

sĕlf'rī'chəs

Characterized by exaggerated stateliness; pretentious, as in speech or manner; self-important

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holier-than-thou

Sanctimonious or self-righteous to an annoying degree; priggish

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egotistic (related)

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Characterized by sanctimony:

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Irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied.

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humble (antonym)

Thinking lowly of one's self; claiming little for one's self; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; lowly; weak; modest.

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narrow-minded (related)

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thoughtful (antonym)

Engrossed in thought:

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Being a hypocrite:

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Pertaining to pietism, especially that associated with Luther and his followers; excessively pious.

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Of moralism or moralists

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Tending toward excessive moralization.

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Of or pertaining to the Pharisees. [from 16th c.]

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self-important (related)

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self-satisfied (related)

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humourless (related)

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bigoted (related)

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Emphasizing or observing the letter but not the spirit of religious law; self-righteous; sanctimonious

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Earnestly compliant in the observance of religion; reverent or devout:

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insincere (related)

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sycophantic (related)

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self-absorbed (related)

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sneering (related)

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arrogant (related)

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vainglorious (related)

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self-righteously (related)

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chauvinistic (related)

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understanding (antonym)

Showing compassion.

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caring (antonym)

The definition of caring is someone or something that shows kindness and concern for others.

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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, sanctimonious, smug, humble, narrow-minded, thoughtful, hypocritical, pietistic and moralistic.