self-righteous
adjective /ˌself ˈraɪtʃəs/
/ˌself ˈraɪtʃəs/
(disapproving)- feeling or behaving as if what you say or do is always morally right, and other people are wrongExtra Examplessynonym sanctimonious
- He was in one of his self-righteous moods.
- She reacted with self-righteous indignation.
- We have to learn tolerance and to stop being so self-righteous.