Self-righteousness
Self-righteousness is a feeling of smug moral superiority derived from a sense that one's beliefs, actions, or affiliations are of greater virtue than those of the average person.The term "self-righteous" is often considered derogatory Self-righteousness (also called sanctimoniousness, sententiousness, a holier-than-thou attitude) is a feeling 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.The term "self-righteous" is often considered derogatory Self-righteousness (also called sanctimoniousness, sententiousness, a holier-than-thou attitude) is a feeling 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.The term "self-righteous" is often considered derogatory (see, for example, journalist and essayist