Self-righteousness (also called sanctimoniousness, sententiousness, and holier-than-thou attitudes) is a feeling or display of (usually smug) moral superiority derived from a sense that one`s beliefs, actions, or affiliations are of greater virtue than those of the average person. Self-righteous individuals are often intolerant of the opinions an....
• (n.) The quality or state of being self-righteous; pharisaism.
Self`-right'eous·ness noun The quality or state of being self-righteous; pharisaism.