sanctimony (Meaning)
sanctimony (n)
the quality of being hypocritically devout
sanctimony (n.)
Holiness; devoutness; scrupulous austerity; sanctity; especially, outward or artificial saintliness; assumed or pretended holiness; hypocritical devoutness.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sanctimony
sanctimony Sentence Examples
- The politician's sanctimony was evident in his self-righteous claims of moral superiority.
- The preacher's sanctimony grated on his audience, who saw through his hypocritical facade.
- The teacher's sanctimony alienated her students, who resented her judgmental attitude.
- The judge's sanctimony made the defendants feel as if they were already condemned.
- The nurse's sanctimony made the patients uncomfortable, as they felt like she was pitying them.
- The social worker's sanctimony made the clients feel like they were being judged.
- The therapist's sanctimony made the patient feel like they were being gaslighted.
- The friend's sanctimony made the listener feel uncomfortable, as they felt like they were being preached to.
- The colleague's sanctimony made the work environment toxic, as they were always trying to prove their moral superiority.
- The neighbor's sanctimony made the community unpleasant, as they were always trying to impose their values on others.
FAQs About the word sanctimony
the quality of being hypocritically devoutHoliness; devoutness; scrupulous austerity; sanctity; especially, outward or artificial saintliness; assumed or preten
hypocrisy, sanctimoniousness, irreverence, heinousness, depravity,vileness, wickedness, evilness, sinfulness, godlessness
saintliness, sainthood, holiness, piety, holiness, piety, godliness, blessedness, devoutness, sanctity
The politician's sanctimony was evident in his self-righteous claims of moral superiority.
The preacher's sanctimony grated on his audience, who saw through his hypocritical facade.
The teacher's sanctimony alienated her students, who resented her judgmental attitude.
The judge's sanctimony made the defendants feel as if they were already condemned.
