self-justification

• Substantivo que designa o ato de justificar ou defender o próprio comportamento ofensivo, um fracasso ou uma promessa quebrada, geralmente de forma egoísta ou tendenciosa.

A noun referring to the act of defending or excusing one's own offensive behavior, failure, or broken promise.

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1. Defense of one's actionsC1formal

   The act of defending or excusing one's own behavior, especially when it is considered wrong or offensive.

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   • His constant self-justification made it hard to have a real conversation.
   • She offered a lengthy self-justification for missing the deadline.
   • Self-justification often prevents people from admitting their mistakes.

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