Self-Righteousness

Pronunciation: /sɛlf ˈraɪʧəsnɪs/

Definitions of self-righteousness

noun a feeling or display of moral superiority or self-importance

Example Sentences

A1 She always acts with self-righteousness, thinking she is always right.

A2 His self-righteousness often leads to conflicts with others.

B1 The politician's self-righteousness is evident in his speeches.

B2 Her self-righteousness makes it difficult for her to see other perspectives.

C1 His self-righteousness blinds him to his own faults.

C2 The professor's self-righteousness can be off-putting to some students.

Examples of self-righteousness in a Sentence

formal His self-righteousness often alienates those around him.

informal She's always so full of self-righteousness, it's annoying.

slang Stop being so self-righteous, nobody likes a know-it-all.

figurative His self-righteousness is like a shield, protecting him from criticism.

Grammatical Forms of self-righteousness

• past tense: self-righteousnessed
• plural: self-righteousnesses
• comparative: more self-righteous
• superlative: most self-righteous
• present tense: self-righteousnesses
• future tense: will self-righteousness
• perfect tense: have self-righteousnessed
• continuous tense: is self-righteousnessing
• singular: self-righteousness
• positive degree: self-righteousness
• infinitive: to self-righteousness
• gerund: self-righteousnessing
• participle: self-righteousnessed

Origin and Evolution of self-righteousness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'self-righteousness' originated from the combination of 'self' meaning one's own person and 'righteousness' meaning morally right or just.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'self-righteousness' has come to carry a negative connotation, often implying a sense of moral superiority or smugness. It is commonly used to criticize individuals who exhibit a holier-than-thou attitude or who judge others harshly based on their own perceived moral standards.