self-righteous
intermediateB2/ˌsɛlfˈraɪtʃəs/ · self-right-eous
Having a strong belief that one's own actions or opinions are morally superior to those of others.
Meanings
Having a strong belief that one's own actions or opinions are morally superior to those of others.
ایسی حالت جس میں کوئی شخص اپنے اعمال یا آراء کو دوسروں کے نسبت اخلاقی طور پر بہتر سمجھتا ہے۔
خود راضی
khud raazi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- self-righteous attitude
- self-righteous behavior
- self-righteous indignation
Example Sentences
She often displays a self-righteous attitude when discussing social issues.
وہ اکثر سماجی مسائل پر گفتگو کرتے ہوئے خود راضی رویہ دکھاتی ہے۔
Woh aksar samaji masail par guftagu karte huye khud raazi rawaya dikhati hai.
His self-righteous indignation silenced those who disagreed with him.
اس کی خود راضی غصہ ان لوگوں کو خاموش کر دیا جو اس سے متفق نہیں تھے۔
Us ki khud raazi ghussa un logon ko khamosh kar diya jo us se mutafiq nahi the.
Many people find self-righteousness to be a turn-off in friendships.
بہت سے لوگ دوستیوں میں خود راضی پن کو ناپسند کرتے ہیں۔
Bohat se log dostioun mein khud raazi pan ko na-pasand karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of someone who always looks down on others while feeling good about themselves.
Imagine a person standing on a pedestal, looking down at others, with a smug smile.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود راضی ہے ہر ایک اس دنیا میں، کوئی بھی نہیں دیکھتا اپنی حقیقت کو۔
Khud raazi hai har aik is duniya mein, koi bhi nahi dekhta apni haqeeqat ko.
Everyone is self-righteous in this world; no one sees their own reality.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خود راضی اپنے دوزخ کو خود ہی جیتا ہے۔
Khud raazi apne dozak ko khud hi jeeta hai.
The self-righteous live in their own hell.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self-righteous" — believing oneself to be morally superior to others
First known use: circa 1790
The term 'self-righteous' emerged in the late 18th century, combining 'self' and 'righteous', where 'righteous' refers to moral correctness.