sanctimony

[US]/ˌsæŋkˈtɪməni/
[UK]/ˌsæŋkˈtɪməˌni/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.feigned piety or righteousness; hypocritical sanctity
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

false sanctimony

sanctimony complex

sanctimony trap

sanctimony mask

sanctimony facade

sanctimony attitude

sanctimony rhetoric

sanctimony display

sanctimony culture

sanctimony syndrome

Example Sentences

his sanctimony about environmental issues often annoys his friends.

she spoke with such sanctimony that it put everyone off.

despite his sanctimony, he was not living a virtuous life.

the sanctimony of the politician was evident during the debate.

many people are tired of the sanctimony displayed by celebrities.

his sanctimony was a mask for his own insecurities.

she criticized others with a level of sanctimony that was hypocritical.

the article highlighted the sanctimony of the wealthy elite.

his sanctimony was hard to ignore during the charity event.

people often mistake sanctimony for genuine concern.

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