Pecksniffian (Meaning)
Pecksniffian
unctuously hypocritical
Synonyms & Antonyms of Pecksniffian
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- dishonest
- jive
- phony-baloney
- phony
- Janus-faced
- left-handed
- unnatural
- double-dealing
- mealymouthed
- mealy
- assumed
- affected
- forced
- meaningless
- pious
- insincere
- simulated
- empty
- artificial
- contrived
- feigned
- phoney
- double-faced
- unctuous
- backhanded
- mechanical
- two-faced
- sham
- false
- phoney-baloney
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Pecksniffian Sentence Examples
- The Pecksniffian politician's sanctimonious speeches concealed his true, manipulative intentions.
- The Pecksniffian salesman's exaggerated promises were designed to exploit the gullible.
- The Pecksniffian teacher's feigned concern for his students masked his indifference to their well-being.
- The Pecksniffian judge delivered a harsh sentence while claiming to act in the name of justice.
- The Pecksniffian doctor offered a hopeful prognosis while knowing the patient had little chance of survival.
- The Pecksniffian boss praised his employees while secretly plotting to lay them off.
- The Pecksniffian writer's flowery prose concealed a shallow and unoriginal story.
- The Pecksniffian philanthropist made ostentatious donations to charity while neglecting his own family.
- The Pecksniffian lawyer twisted the truth to serve his client's interests.
- The Pecksniffian preacher condemned sin while indulging in secret vices.
FAQs About the word Pecksniffian
unctuously hypocritical
pretended, hypocritical, double, hollow, superficial, lip, strained,fake, counterfeit, dishonest
genuine, artless, direct, sincere, honest, undesigning, unfeigned, heartfelt, candid, forthright
The Pecksniffian politician's sanctimonious speeches concealed his true, manipulative intentions.
The Pecksniffian salesman's exaggerated promises were designed to exploit the gullible.
The Pecksniffian teacher's feigned concern for his students masked his indifference to their well-being.
The Pecksniffian judge delivered a harsh sentence while claiming to act in the name of justice.
