self´-right´eous|ness

self´-right´eous|ness
self-right|eous «SEHLF RY chuhs», adjective.
thinking that one is more moral than others; thinking that one is very good and pleasing to God: »

She's narrow and self-righteous (Eden Phillpotts).

self´-right´eous|ly, adverb.
self´-right´eous|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • self´-right´eous|ly — self right|eous «SEHLF RY chuhs», adjective. thinking that one is more moral than others; thinking that one is very good and pleasing to God: »She s narrow and self righteous (Eden Phillpotts). –self´ right´eous|ly, adverb. –self´ right´eous|ness …   Useful english dictionary

  • self-right|eous — «SEHLF RY chuhs», adjective. thinking that one is more moral than others; thinking that one is very good and pleasing to God: »She s narrow and self righteous (Eden Phillpotts). –self´ right´eous|ly, adverb. –self´ right´eous|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • Self-righteousness — Self right eous*ness, n. The quality or state of being self righteous; pharisaism. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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