Self-righteousness is the conviction that one's beliefs and behaviors are the most correct.

Self-righteousness is different from righteousness. In the case of righteousness, we are approapriately reacting to a true injustice we are trying to do the right thing. When feeling self-righteous, we feel morally superior to others and are trying to convicne ourselves or others that we are doing the right thing.

• Brene Brown Atlas of the Heart p. 239

People who exhibit self-righteousness see things as black and white-they tend to be closed minded, inflexible, intolerant of ambiguity, and less likely to consider others' opinions.

Brene Brown Atlas of the Heart p. 238

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