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priggish

adjective

/ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

Meaning

self-righteously moralistic and superior

He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.

self-righteous, pompous, smug, moralistic

humble, modest

priggish attitude, priggish behavior, priggish tone

Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.

extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to ove...

Causing feelings of pity, sadness, or sometimes contempt.

having or giving off a smell, often unpleasant

Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.