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Definition of self-righteousness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

self-righteousness

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/ˌself ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
 
/ˌself ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
[uncountable] (disapproving)
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  1. the attitude that what you say or do is always morally right, and other people are wrong synonym sanctimoniousness
    • He had a look of smug self-righteousness on his face.
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