self-righteous /ˌsɛlfˈraɪtʃəs/ adjective /ˌsɛlfˈraɪtʃəs/
adjective
Learner's definition of SELF-RIGHTEOUS
[more self-righteous; most self-righteous] disapproving
: having or showing a strong belief that your own actions, opinions, etc., are right and other people's are wrong自以为是的;固执己见的 -
a self-righteous person/tone自以为是的人/语气
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self-righteous indignation自以为有理的愤慨
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It's OK to criticize, but don't be/get self-righteous about it.批评本身没有错,但不能对此自以为是。
— self-righteously
adverb
— self-righteousness
noun [noncount]