self righteousness - Master This Word
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self righteousness Word Meanings
- believing one is morally superior to others
- excessive confidence in one's own righteousness
- self-satisfaction based on a perceived moral high ground
self righteousness Word Etymology
self- (by oneself) + righteousness (the state of being morally right). From Old English 'rihtwis,' meaning 'right' + 'self' indicates a focus on one's own. Imagine a person standing on a soapbox, looking down at others, convinced of their moral superiority, blind to their own flaws.
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Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'self righteousness'?
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'self righteousness' correctly?
A.She felt very self righteousness after winning the game.
B.His self righteousness often alienates his friends.
C.The tomato was ripe and self righteousness.
D.He could not stop self righteousness about his cooking.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'self righteousness'?
A.Self-satisfaction
B.Condemnation
C.Holiness
D.Altruism
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'self righteousness'?
A.Humility
B.Ignorance
C.Complacency
D.Arrogance
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where someone displays self righteousness?
A.After talking to his friends, he realized he had been too harsh.
B.He quickly apologized for his mistakes.
C.She was proud of her accomplishments without considering others' feelings.
D.Many people agree that humility is a virtue.
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