self-righteously (Meaning)
self-righteously (r)
in a sanctimonious manner
Synonyms & Antonyms of self-righteously
FAQs About the word self-righteously
in a sanctimonious manner
superficial,pious, forced, dishonest, moralistic, sanctimonious, hypocritical, affected, strained, pharisaical
sincere, genuine, candid,sincere, artless, candid, artless, unfeigned, honest, heartfelt
The teacher self-righteously dismissed the student's concerns as trivial.
The politician self-righteously denounced his opponent's ideas, without offering any constructive alternatives.
The boss self-righteously reprimanded the employee for a minor mistake, while overlooking her own glaring errors.
The self-righteous gossip spread rumors about her neighbor, while pretending to be above it all.
