holier-than-thou (Meaning)

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holier-than-thou (s)

excessively or hypocritically pious

The holier-than-thou attitude of the church elders made the congregation feel judged and alienated.
With a holier-than-thou demeanor, she criticized others for their choices, claiming she was morally superior.
The holier-than-thou judge refused to listen to the defendant's pleas, believing his own righteousness was absolute.
The holier-than-thou elite disdained those they deemed unworthy, reinforcing social divisions.
His holier-than-thou sermon alienated the members of the congregation, turning them away from his teachings.
With a holier-than-thou expression, she spoke down to others, assuming she possessed all the answers.
The holier-than-thou politician condemned the actions of his opponents while ignoring his own shortcomings.
The holier-than-thou environmentalist protested against industries, but secretly used single-use plastics.
Her holier-than-thou attitude led to isolation as people grew weary of her judgmental demeanor.
Despite his own flaws, he adopted a holier-than-thou attitude, believing he was above reproach.

excessively or hypocritically pious

egotistical, cavalier, self-righteous,smug, moralistic, arrogant, bragging, egoistical, boastful, vainglorious

diffident, sheepish, meek, unassertive, down-to-earth, timid, diffident, self-critical, self-doubting, down-to-earth

The holier-than-thou attitude of the church elders made the congregation feel judged and alienated.

With a holier-than-thou demeanor, she criticized others for their choices, claiming she was morally superior.

The holier-than-thou judge refused to listen to the defendant's pleas, believing his own righteousness was absolute.

The holier-than-thou elite disdained those they deemed unworthy, reinforcing social divisions.