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dictionary definition. (September 2023) |
Self-righteousness (also called sanctimony, sententiousness, and holier-than-thou attitudes [1] [2]) is an attitude and belief of moral superiority derived from a person deeming their own beliefs, actions, or affiliations to be of greater virtue than those of others. [3] Self-righteous individuals are often intolerant of the opinions and behaviors of others that they deem to be less virtuous. [4]
This article appears to be a
dictionary definition. (September 2023) |
Self-righteousness (also called sanctimony, sententiousness, and holier-than-thou attitudes [1] [2]) is an attitude and belief of moral superiority derived from a person deeming their own beliefs, actions, or affiliations to be of greater virtue than those of others. [3] Self-righteous individuals are often intolerant of the opinions and behaviors of others that they deem to be less virtuous. [4]