self-righteousness

名詞

Confidence in one's own righteousness, self-assurance, smug.

日本語の意味

自己正当感 / 自己満足 / 偽善的な自負心

Her self-righteousness made it difficult for her to accept any criticism, no matter how constructive.

彼女の独善的な確信のせいで、どれほど建設的な批判であっても受け入れることが難しかった。

意味（1）

Confidence in one's own righteousness, self-assurance, smug.

The book of Job warns us against self-righteousness, since no man can justify himself to God.