Self-righteous synonyms

sĕlf'rī'chəs

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pompous
Characterized by exaggerated stateliness; pretentious, as in speech or manner; self-important
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egotistic (related)
Egoistic.
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sanctimonious
Characterized by sanctimony:
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holier-than-thou
Sanctimonious or self-righteous to an annoying degree; priggish
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smug
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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hypocritical
Being a hypocrite:
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pietistic
Pertaining to pietism, especially that associated with Luther and his followers; excessively pious.
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moralistic
Of moralism or moralists
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preachy
Tending toward excessive moralization.
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pharisaical
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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pharisaic
Emphasizing or observing the letter but not the spirit of religious law; self-righteous; sanctimonious
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pious
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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canting
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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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chauvinistic (related)
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understanding (antonym)
Showing compassion.
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Self-righteous Sentence Examples

  • It is the poor who are blessed not self-righteous prigs.

  • Some people are so self-righteous they make you sick.

  • As an administrator Philip had all the vices of his type, that of the laborious, self-righteous man, who thinks he can supervise everything, is capable of endless toil, and jealous of his authority, and who therefore will let none of his servants act without his instructions.

  • Although he thought Jackson an obnoxious, self-righteous prick, Connor felt sure he had been truthful about him being long dead if they were going to kill him.

  • They will become more bellicose rather than diplomatic, more self-righteous and dismissive when criticized.

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