self-righteous
adjective
self-righ·teous
ˌself-ˈrī-chəs 
: convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
self-righteously
adverb
self-righteousness
noun
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Her self-righteous smirk, withering glare and wide, mischievous grin captured the emotional extremes of adolescence to an extent that words could never quite express.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 14 July 2024
And finally, Jenny, who wasn’t even born when their father was abducted, has dedicated her life to the self-righteous rejection of her family, a preoccupation that has left her friendless and joyless.
—Ron Charles, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
For anyone who’s ever been wronged, loves to feel a little self-righteous, or just wants to dance it out, consider this your summer anthem.
—Vogue, 2 July 2024
Within the walls of Abbott, her piousness can come off as self-righteous, but Sheryl Lee Ralph’s performance adds a level of warmth and care similar to that of a big hug from your favorite auntie.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2024
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Judy Berman, TIME, 14 July 2024
And finally, Jenny, who wasn’t even born when their father was abducted, has dedicated her life to the self-righteous rejection of her family, a preoccupation that has left her friendless and joyless.
—Ron Charles, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
For anyone who’s ever been wronged, loves to feel a little self-righteous, or just wants to dance it out, consider this your summer anthem.
—Vogue, 2 July 2024
Within the walls of Abbott, her piousness can come off as self-righteous, but Sheryl Lee Ralph’s performance adds a level of warmth and care similar to that of a big hug from your favorite auntie.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Self-righteous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-righteous. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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