Righteous
Righteous adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.
Sorry
Sorry adjective - Arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust.
Usage example: one more sorry stunt like that and you'll be fired
Both words in one sentence
- You're supposed to feel sorry for him because of the abuse he goes through from the Department of Homeland Security, but he comes off as incredibly self-righteous.
Source: Unintentionally Unsympathetic -
The righteous anger expressed in "Look at the Sky" becomes sadistic and murderous in "Snuff That Girl" and ultimately, "We're Not Sorry".
Source: Theatre / Urinetown
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