sanctimoniousness

[US]/[sæŋ(k)tɪˈməʊnɪəsnəs]/
[UK]/[sæŋk(t)ɪˈmoʊnɪəsnəs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the quality of behaving as if one is superior to others, especially in moral matters; an act or instance of being sanctimonious

Phrases & Collocations

avoid sanctimoniousness

displaying sanctimoniousness

with sanctimoniousness

rejecting sanctimoniousness

sense of sanctimoniousness

criticizing sanctimoniousness

exposing sanctimoniousness

immune to sanctimoniousness

air of sanctimoniousness

laced with sanctimoniousness

Example Sentences

his sanctimoniousness regarding their lifestyle was tiresome and unwarranted.

she bristled at his sanctimoniousness and walked away without a word.

the politician's sanctimoniousness alienated many potential voters.

i dislike people who display sanctimoniousness when offering advice.

the article criticized the professor's sanctimoniousness in the debate.

her sanctimoniousness masked a deep insecurity about herself.

he dropped his sanctimoniousness and apologized for his behavior.

the judge warned against any hint of sanctimoniousness in the courtroom.

despite her success, she avoided any appearance of sanctimoniousness.

his sanctimoniousness only served to further irritate the situation.

the constant sanctimoniousness from her colleagues was draining.

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