priggish

🇺🇸 /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/
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adjective
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acting self-righteously and disapproving of others' behavior

He was in danger of becoming priggish and opinionated, always criticizing others for their choices.

translation

adj. acting self-righteously and disapproving of others' behavior