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Feeling or display of moral superiority
Self-righteousness (also called sanctimony, sententiousness, and holier-than-thou attitudes) is an attitude and belief of moral superiority derived from
Self-righteousness
State of being morally correct and justifiable
Romans that righteousness comes by faith: "... a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by
Righteousness
2015 studio album by Bryson Tiller
September 25, and includes the tracks "Just Another Interlude" and "Self Righteous", which were released on Tiller's SoundCloud in 2015. A collaboration
Trapsoul
Topics referred to by the same term
Morality, when two systems of morality are compared Moral high ground Self-righteousness, when proclamations and posturing of moral superiority become a negative
Moral_superiority
American limited series on Hulu
found Pompeo's ability to convincingly play both Kristine Barnett's self-righteousness and her later descent into paranoia impressive, showcasing the character's
Good_American_Family
Australian musical duo
Self Righteous Brothers is the mainly acoustic, alternative rock music, side-project of Australian punk rockers, Frenzal Rhomb's lead singer Jason Whalley
Self_Righteous_Brothers
2024 American film
characteristics, including insecurity, neediness, manipulativeness, and self-righteousness, as well as increasingly critical behavior. Mackenzie remains conciliatory
I_Love_You_Forever
Fictional character from The Simpsons franchise
and heroic, yet she can be self-righteous at times. In "Lisa the Vegetarian", an increasing sense of moral righteousness leads her to disrupt her father's
Lisa_Simpson
2006 American film by Patrick Marcotte
average reviews". The New York Times' reviewer said, "Reeking of self-righteousness and moral reprimand, [the movie] is a hairball of good-for-you filmmaking
The_Ultimate_Gift
Parable taught by Jesus of Nazareth according to the Christian Gospel of Luke
God irrespective of the receiver's prior life and that conversely self-righteousness can prohibit being justified. Further coming as it does in a section
Pharisee_and_the_Publican
Surgical or chemical action that removes use of testicles
sickness or necessity, or those born as eunuchs. Paul, arguing against self-righteousness regarding circumcision in Galatians 5:12, says "As for those agitators
Castration
Fictional character
(Grandpa) on several occasions for his own foolish actions and stubborn self-righteousness. Lily treats her niece Marilyn as her own daughter, but shares the
Lily_Munster
Psychological defense mechanism articulated by Alfred Adler
humility Might makes right Narcissism Narcissistic personality disorder Self-righteousness Social Darwinism Superior (hierarchy) Supremacy Adler, Alfred (1917)
Superiority_complex
Concept in Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Christian term for a spiritual state of false holiness or deluded self-righteousness, believing in one's own spiritual superiority. Prelest should not
Prelest
Negative perception of a person's morally motivated actions
traits in a person have been linked to an increased level of moral self-righteousness and dislike by perceivers. Research suggests that the most generous
Do-gooder_derogation
Topics referred to by the same term
the free dictionary. A "holier-than-thou" attitude is a form of self-righteousness. The phrase originates from Isaiah 65:5 in the King James Bible, which
Holier-than-thou
Form of psychotherapy
about the treatment of shame and self-righteousness in "A Gestalt therapy approach to shame and self-righteousness: theory and methods" from his book
Gestalt_therapy
American actress, writer and director
TV series Glam 1997 Restaurant patron Frankenbabe 2001 Frankenbabe Self Righteous Suicide 2002 Director, writer, producer, cinematographer Paper Doll
Robin_Bain
2003 film
easily those who victimize others in the name of righteousness become victims [of] their own self-righteousness." 12 frames, answers, cuba, no set: Leth must
The_Five_Obstructions
Second of five elements of Wuxing
overcomes metal's ability to have form and structure by affecting its self-righteousness. Thus, metal's ability to stay straight and true becomes compromised
Fire_(wuxing)
Personality disorder involving mistrust of others
and suspicion, while the latter relates to hostility, self-righteousness, and a tendency toward self-centeredness. Some studies also report a link to Detachment
Paranoid_personality_disorder
Canadian actor and comedian (1946–2017)
2008 "John Dunsworth". IMDb. Lahey, Liam (2003), Tight Pants and Self Righteousness, archived from the original on 2007-10-09, retrieved December 9, 2008
John_Dunsworth
Christian theological doctrine
it our righteousness before God is contained, as David and Paul teach us when they declare that man blessed to whom God grants righteousness apart from
Sola_fide
2012 book
other people (codependency), animal hoarding, depression, guilt and self-righteousness can be pathological altruism. Oakley has also stated that suicide
Pathological_Altruism
2019 film by Noah Baumbach
The obnoxious sentimentality of Marriage Story forces a filmmaker's self-righteousness on us [...] It is Johansson and Driver who suffer Baumbach's superficiality
Marriage_Story
Fictional character in MTV animated series
from the world: her crippling terror of rejection, a streak of ugly self-righteousness". Daria likes to watch the fictitious television show Sick, Sad World
Daria_Morgendorffer
Person with a zealous approach to etiquette
questions. The prig approaches social interactions with a strong sense of self-righteousness. The first edition of H.W. Fowler's Modern English Usage has the following
Prig
Fable by Aesop
way of a moral. While the Tortoise's victory bolsters its joyless self-righteousness, the hare-brained loser is taken up by the media and "pampered rotten/
The_Tortoise_and_the_Hare
with the intent of teaching him the difference between justice and self-righteousness. For her courage, the Legendary Bow chooses her to wield the Seven
List of The Rising of the Shield Hero characters
List_of_The_Rising_of_the_Shield_Hero_characters
Notion that elites deserve more influence
Ivory tower Leet Narcissism Oligarchy Populism Rankism Sectarianism Self-righteousness Snobbery Social Darwinism Social Evolution Supremacism "elitist |
Elitism
Canadian comedy television series
position of authority and is often hindered by her ignorance and self-righteousness. Rajskub is from Detroit, Michigan. Nutaaq Doreen Simmonds as Elisapee
North_of_North
2008 American thriller film
collapsing under the weight of its own self-righteous tedium." Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave Righteous Kill one star out of four, saying, "Some
Righteous_Kill
Short story by Flannery O'Connor
criticizes his son for tattling. Even Johnson is appalled by Sheppard's self-righteousness. To reform Johnson, Sheppard buys him a telescope, a microscope, new
The_Lame_Shall_Enter_First
British writer (born 1970)
language he used to invoke its recurring themes of sex, power, death and self-righteousness served to reignite a flickering fear". He collected publications about
Dan_Davies_(writer)
1926 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery
judged them objectively and secretly laughed at their hypocrisy and self-righteousness. Now she decides that she shouldn't let her ever-judging relatives
The_Blue_Castle
1972 fantasy novel by Ursula K. Le Guin
Ged will no longer wield magic for the thrill of power or fame or self-righteousness, and tells Arren at one point: "do nothing because it seems good to
The_Farthest_Shore
Human emotional need
self-concept is what we think about the self; self-esteem, is the positive or negative evaluations of the self, as in how we feel about it (see self)
Self-esteem
2013 film
denying him the chance to finally reunite with Philomena, purely out of self-righteousness. Hildegarde is unrepentant, saying that losing her son was Philomena's
Philomena_(film)
Upholding a universally recognized standard of justice or goodness
the term is often used to metaphorically describe a position of self-righteousness. Parties seeking the moral high ground simply refuse to act in ways
Moral_high_ground
2012 song by Jefferson Bethke
gospel and the good news of the Cross is in pure opposition to self-righteousness/self-justification. Religion is man-centered, Jesus is God-centered
Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus
Why_I_Hate_Religion,_But_Love_Jesus
Subculture of hardcore punk
in part due to what they perceived as the straight edge movement's self-righteous militancy. In 1999, William Tsitsos wrote that Straight Edge had gone
Straight_edge
Film by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
signs are there at all levels, from inclusive casting to occasionally self-righteous dialogue)". Kate Erbland of IndieWire gave it a grade of "C+". Tim Robey
Damsel_(2024_film)
British TV sketch comedy series (1990–1998)
elaborate plans to get men, which often involve abduction. Michael Paine is a self-confessed "nosy neighbour". Played by Whitehouse in the style of Michael
Harry_Enfield_&_Chums
Unknown priest in the Dead Sea Scrolls
rightful holder, the Teacher of Righteousness. Alvar Ellegård follows this line and argues that the Teacher of Righteousness was not only the leader of the
Teacher_of_Righteousness
2026 film by Uwe Boll
"xenophobic and entitled as the broadest American stereotype" who delivers "self-righteous monologues". He wrote that Hammer displayed "little of that spark" of
Citizen_Vigilante
2025 Indian-Malayalam language film
dry humour and quiet irony, the film holds a mirror to small-town self-righteousness, showing how easily gossip turns into judgement in the hands of those
Avihitham
American actor (born 1943)
lip-smacking, blackly comic and terrifying portrayal of psychopathic self-righteousness." The film grossed a successful $182 million and earned De Niro a
Robert_De_Niro
1989 film by Oliver Stone
Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly called the film "2 1/2 hours of self-righteousness masquerading as art." Pauline Kael of The New Yorker wrote, "It's
Born on the Fourth of July (film)
Born_on_the_Fourth_of_July_(film)
Playable Street Fighter character
acknowledged that characters such as Necro illustrated despite his self-righteousness he was still a villain, albeit one that provided "a fresh take on
Gill_(Street_Fighter)
Rajmata of Gwalior (1919–2001)
saint; a dangerous reactionary and a national saviour; a stubborn and self-righteous old lunatic and a brave and resilient visionary." Vijaya Raje Scindia
Vijaya_Raje_Scindia
1977 studio album by Eric Clapton
showed him "in touch with the horrible moral power and long-suffering self-righteousness that is the essence of the blues". Robert Christgau was less enthusiastic
Slowhand
Menacing paranormal figure
return to his home (the soul) until the king (Ambition, Pride, Vanity, Self-righteousness, etc.) is dethroned or dead." Max Heindel, an American occultist,
Guardian_of_the_Threshold
Act of killing one's own family
and Lynes divide familicides into four groups: anomic, disappointed, self-righteous, and paranoid. In this typology, the "anomic" killer sees his family
Familicide
Parable of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew
using "ye" in Luke 6:37.) The moral lesson is to avoid hypocrisy, self-righteousness, and censoriousness. The analogy used is of a small object in another's
The_Mote_and_the_Beam
Pejorative term and stereotype for men
Europe. Nerd Geek Christian, Scott (May 8, 2014). "Confessions of the Self-Righteous Nerds Known as Neckbeards". GQ. Retrieved October 26, 2025. Wilcon,
Neckbeard_(slang)
1994 film by Quentin Tarantino
and awe-inspiring figure, proclaiming the prophecy with fury and self-righteousness ... In the second ... he appears to be a different sort of man altogether
Pulp_Fiction
2025 Indian drama TV series
Lal Shloke Lal Shloke Lal Reflects the need to let go of ego and self-righteousness; a gentle call to stop taking oneself so seriously and start truly
Rangeen
2003 American film
consensus reads, "Filled with two-dimensional characters and pompous self-righteousness, Gods and Generals is a long, tedious sit. Some may also take offense
Gods_and_Generals_(film)
Aspect of inhibitory control
Self-control is the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses. It is an aspect of inhibitory control
Self-control
American socialist political podcast
upper-middle-class smugness when it's even the least bit funny and insufferable self-righteousness when it's even the least bit conscious." Similarly, Christman said
Chapo_Trap_House
657 battle of the First Fitna
commensurate response was later ignored in the "frenzy of patriotic self-righteousness". Mu'awiya's other justification for revolting against Ali was that
Battle_of_Siffin
Japanese anime television series and its franchise
Shimbun, stating "Al-Qaeda brought down the Twin Towers due to their self-righteousness. Justice for some people is an evil for others. Good intentions, kindness
Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica
1984 Indian military operation
them even slightly, "dismiss[ing them] with an air of high-sounding self-righteousness," failing to disclose that most captured weapons had been of Indian
Operation_Blue_Star
Business advantage
a company must do its best to prevent incumbent inertia caused by self-righteousness, or possible changes in the market environment. One way to overcome
First-mover_advantage
Malaysian writer of Chinese descent
good yarn" that is "free of political polemics and post-colonial self-righteousness". Choo lives in California, with her husband and children, and keeps
Yangsze_Choo
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007
saw the hard left as no better, saying: There is an arrogance and self-righteousness about many of the groups on the far left which is deeply unattractive
Tony_Blair
Character from The Boys
humans and Supes that he considers "lesser" beings. He is also highly self-righteous, nihilistic, hedonistic, delusional, possessive, paranoid, vindictive
Homelander
Australasian slang for a moralizer
gambling. Critics of wowsers typically describe them as prudish and self-righteous. The term originated in Australia, at first carrying a similar meaning
Wowser
Fictional character from the Family Guy franchise
reception become more mixed, with many criticizing his pretentious, self-righteous, narcissistic, and hypocritical behavior. When Brian was killed off
Brian_Griffin
2017 novel by Brandon Sanderson
the Assassin in White and Lift's distrust towards Dalinar for his self-righteousness. As Dalinar begins to elaborate, the vision is suddenly interrupted
Oathbringer
1997 film by Curtis Hanson
Confidential. When he read the script, Crowe was drawn to Bud White's "self-righteous moral crusade". Crowe fit the visual preconception of Bud. Hanson put
L.A._Confidential_(film)
1814 novel by Jane Austen
He described the Bertram family as appalling characters, full of self-righteousness, debauchery and greed, financial advantage being their only interest
Mansfield_Park
2023 film by İlker Çatak
glass". while NDR wrote, "The Teachers' Lounge is a bitter lesson in self-righteousness. There is something both comical and tragic about the fact that the
The_Teachers'_Lounge
American educator (born 1976)
(while not making it any worse for anyone else), think that pride and self-righteousness are the cause of most conflict and negativity, and are humbled by
Sal_Khan
Series of children's novels by C. S. Lewis
the need even to rationalize it, let alone apologize for it. He was self-righteous in his faith. That may be permissible to a militant Christian; but it
The_Chronicles_of_Narnia
Self-guided improvement
Self-help or self-improvement is "a focus on self-guided, in contrast to professionally guided, efforts to cope with life problems" —economically, physically
Self-help
American psychiatrist (1936–2005)
Road Less Traveled. Peck characterizes evil as a malignant type of self-righteousness in which there is an active rather than passive refusal to tolerate
M._Scott_Peck
Overview of and topical guide to self
Self-harm Self-hatred Self-immolation Self-loathing Self-pity Self-propaganda Self-punishment Self-righteousness Self-serving Self-victimization Selfism Sexual
Outline_of_self
2006 film
plundering Silk Route travelers. They have their own rules and sense of self-righteousness. While divesting victims of their valuables one day, they come across
Valley_of_Flowers_(film)
Upcoming DC Studios television series
Garret Dillahunt as William Macon: A modern cowboy who hides his "self-righteous, conspiracy-minded" personality behind a charming façade Poorna Jagannathan
Lanterns_(TV_series)
American sitcom
Berg to fights. In the finale, it is revealed that this sense of self-righteousness comes from his status as an army reservist who is trained to snap
Two_Guys_and_a_Girl
Pair of fallen angels mentioned in the Quran
recommended to remember the story of Harut and Marut, and how their self-righteousness led to their demise. By that, Rumi compares believers who criticize
Harut_and_Marut
Short story by Flannery O'Connor
internal narration reveals a martyr complex, tinged with arrogance and self-righteousness. The mother’s doctor asks her to attend exercise classes at the local
Everything That Rises Must Converge (short story)
Everything_That_Rises_Must_Converge_(short_story)
2023 British TV series or programme
Independent was also less than impressed, describing Packham's delivery as "self-righteous" and "annoying" to the extent it undermines the serious message of the
Earth_(2023_TV_series)
German businessman and journalist (born 1963)
in which "pathos, flippancy, understatement and exaggeration, self-righteousness and self-irony were mixed together in a wondrous, sometimes uplifting
Mathias_Döpfner
Bible story
healthy who need a doctor, but the sick." Jesus shows mercy as opposed to self-righteous judgment. The narrative occurs directly after the Calling of Matthew
Jesus eats with sinners and tax-collectors
Jesus_eats_with_sinners_and_tax-collectors
2001 song by System of a Down
titled either "Suicide" (according to the bassist, Shavo Odadjian) or "Self-Righteous Suicide" (according to producer Rick Rubin), but the name was changed
Chop_Suey!
American chef and food writer
copy the Chez Panisse style and approach, which he said resulted in self-righteousness over ingredients and a lack of creativity, complexity, or technical
Daniel_Patterson_(chef)
2022 film by Olivia Wilde
September 11, 2022. the latest bit of propaganda disseminated by the woke, self-righteous bores and bullies who now dominate Hollywood Dawson, Tyler (September
Don't_Worry_Darling
Short story by Flannery O'Connor
story collection A Good Man is Hard to Find. In the story, an affluent, self-righteous, and racist landowner is punished for her idolatry of wealth and lack
A_Circle_in_the_Fire
1932 dystopian novel by Aldous Huxley
negligent or negative optimism. Much more than Victorian righteousness, or even Victorian self-righteousness, that optimism has driven people into pessimism.
Brave_New_World
Singaporean journalist (born 1985)
"'Kung Fu Cavemen' isn't racist — just the victim of moral panic by a self-righteous few". The New York Post. Retrieved 31 March 2021. Green, Emma (5 June
Melissa_Chen
Australian musician (born 1957)
politics and culture for criticism, describing it as "finding energy in self-righteous belief and the suppression of contrary systems of thought" and "regardless
Nick_Cave
12th episode of the 6th series of Play for Today
"Nuts in May" is the tragicomical story of a nature-loving and rather self-righteous couple's exhausting battle to enjoy what they perceive to be an idyllic
Nuts_in_May_(Play_for_Today)
Political theology in the Christian tradition
showed, is all the more subject to the temptations of self-interest, self-deception and self-righteousness. Power must be balanced by power. Conservative think
Christian_realism
2009 book by David Bentley Hart
oceans of historical ignorance, made turbulent by storms of strident self-righteousness." Hart makes a case for Christianity as the only "true revolution"
Atheist_Delusions
American Reformed theologian (1892–1971)
showed, is all the more subject to the temptations of self-interest, self-deception and self-righteousness. Power must be balanced by power. He persuaded me
Reinhold_Niebuhr
Japanese term of Zen Buddhist origin
fatalism seems to be explained as dormant, ceaseless accumulation of self-righteousness, which is justified by accusing other's faults rarely explicitly,
Gaman_(term)
American actress (born 1981)
never had a steady job and Stause describes her as free spirited and self-righteous. In 2005, Stause was cast as Amanda Dillon in the ABC daytime soap opera
Chrishell_Stause
American social psychologist (born 1963)
Tippett, Krista (June 12, 2014). "Jonathan Haidt: The Psychology of Self-Righteousness". On Being. Archived from the original on June 17, 2015. Retrieved
Jonathan_Haidt
SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS
SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS
Male
Yiddish
(סֶעף) Variant spelling of Yiddish Zeff, SEFF means "wolf."
Boy/Male
British, English, Nigerian, Norwegian
Rock
Boy/Male
African, Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim, Sindhi, Swahili
Sword; Brave; Sword of Religion
Male
Welsh
Welsh form of Greek SolomÅn, SELYF means "peaceable."Â
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Sword
Male
English
(סֶלַע) Anglicized form of Hebrew Cela, SELA means "a rock." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of the capital city of Edom, possibly an early name for Petra. In use as a unisex name.
Girl/Female
African, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew
Saviour; Ewe of West Africa; Goddess of the Moon; Cliff; Rock
Surname or Lastname
English (East Anglia)
English (East Anglia) : from the Middle English personal name Saulf, Old English Sǣwulf, composed of the elements sǣ ‘sea’ + wulf ‘wolf’.
Boy/Male
Biblical
A rock.
Boy/Male
Welsh
peace'.
Girl/Female
Hebrew Biblical
Rock.
Girl/Female
British, English
Soft
Female
Egyptian
, a form of Isis.
Boy/Male
Indian
Sword
Boy/Male
Muslim
Sword
Biblical
a rock
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English selle, a rough hut of the type normally occupied by animals, hence a topographic name for someone who lived in a hut like this. In many cases the name may have been in effect a metonymic occupational name for a herdsman.Americanized spelling of Hungarian and Hungarian Jewish Széll, a topographic name for someone who lived in a spot exposed to the wind, from Hungarian szél ‘wind’.German : variant of Selle.
Boy/Male
Hindi
Self.
Boy/Male
British, English, Hebrew
A Tree
Girl/Female
Egyptian
SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS
SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS
Girl/Female
Arabic American
Lion of God; Greatest. A- the Supreme Being in the Muslim faith.
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Shining
Female
Thai/Siamese
Thai name DAO means "star."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Part of the Almighty
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Queen of Clouds
Girl/Female
Celtic
White lady.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Lord Shiva, Messenger of God, Prophet, Angel
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Godess Durga; One of the Name in Lalitha Sahasra Namam
Boy/Male
Teutonic
Strong ruler.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Creation, Creative
SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS
SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS
SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS
SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS
SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS
n.
Restraint over one's self; self-control; self-command.
a.
Disposed to self-assertion; self-asserting.
n.
The act of estimating one's self; self-esteem.
n.
Self-devotion.
n.
Self-communion.
n.
Self-denial; self-renunciation; self-sacrifice.
n.
Self.
n.
The destruction of one's self; self-murder; suicide.
n.
Self-deceit.
n.
Imposture practiced on one's self; self-deceit.
n.
Faith in one's self; self-reliance.
n.
Communion with one's self; thoughts about one's self.
a.
Refusing to gratify one's self; self-sacrificing.
n.
The idolizing of one's self; immoderate self-conceit.
n.
Control of one's self; restraint exercised over one's self; self-command.
n.
Enjoyment of one's self; self-satisfaction.
n.
Self-love.
n.
The act of governing one's self, or the state of being governed by one's self; self-control; self-command.
a.
Self-repelling.
a.
Dependent on one's self; self-depending; self-reliant.