self-justifying
UK/'self-'dʒʌstɪfaɪŋ/US/'self'dʒʌstifaiiŋ/
Definitions
adj.
Tending to defend or make excuses for one's own actions
自我辩白的，为自己找借口的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedself-self, own
+
justifyinglaw, right, oath, justice
=self-justifying
self- (oneself) + justifying = justifying one's own conduct.
Common Collocations
- 1.self-justifying behavior自我辩护的行为
- 2.self-justifying attitude为自己找借口的态度
- 3.self-justifying narrative自我辩白的叙事
- 4.self-justifying response自我辩护式的回应
Example Sentences
- 1.
His apology turned into a self-justifying rant.
- 2.
The memo was full of self-justifying excuses.