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sanctimoniousness

[sæŋkˌtɪməˈniːəsnəs]

sanctimoniousness Definition

the quality of pretending to be morally better than other people, in a way that is annoying.

Using sanctimoniousness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sanctimoniousness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I can't stand his sanctimoniousness when he talks about his charity work.

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    Her sanctimoniousness was exposed when she was caught cheating on her taxes.

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    The politician's sanctimoniousness was evident in his speeches.

sanctimoniousness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sanctimoniousness

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Summary: sanctimoniousness in Brief

The term 'sanctimoniousness' [sæŋkˌtɪməˈniːəsnəs] refers to the quality of pretending to be morally superior to others in an annoying way. It is often used to describe people who are hypocritical or self-righteous, as in 'I can't stand his sanctimoniousness when he talks about his charity work.' Synonyms include 'hypocrisy,' 'pietism,' and 'self-righteousness.'