sycophancy

[US]/'sɪkəfənsɪ/
[UK]/'sɪkəfænti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. flattery, obsequiousness, fawning.

Example Sentences

sycophancy towards the boss will not lead to career advancement

sycophancy is often seen in political circles

avoiding sycophancy can lead to more genuine relationships

sycophancy can hinder personal growth and development

sycophancy is not a sustainable way to gain respect

sycophancy often leads to a lack of trust from others

sycophancy can create a toxic work environment

sycophancy is not a genuine form of flattery

sycophancy may be mistaken for genuine admiration

sycophancy can damage one's reputation in the long run

Real-world Examples

Seeing clearly requires a vision unclouded either by rage or by sycophancy.

Source: The Economist Culture

In his splenetic new book, Mr Milbank dates the " crack-up" of the Republican Party to various " destructionists" and—to appropriate the author's trademark style—their depravity, deplorability, mendacity, moral turpitude, rapacity and sycophancy.

Source: The Economist Culture

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