What is another word for sanctimoniousness?
127 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ sˌanktɪmˈə͡ʊnɪəsnəs], [ sˌanktɪmˈəʊnɪəsnəs], [ s_ˌa_n_k_t_ɪ_m_ˈəʊ_n_ɪ__ə_s_n_ə_s]
Sanctimoniousness refers to a self-righteous and hypocritical display of piety or moral superiority. There are numerous synonyms that can be used in place of sanctimoniousness, including pretentiousness, insincerity, falseness, hypocrisy, smugness, self-righteousness, holier-than-thou, and piety. Other relevant terms include affectedness, artificiality, disingenuousness, ostentation, and pharisaism. These synonyms all capture the negative connotation of acting superior to others while lacking authenticity or genuine concern for moral values. Whether these traits are exhibited in religious, political, or social contexts, they are generally not well-received or respected. People often use synonyms to avoid repetition and add variety to their writing or speech.
Synonyms for Sanctimoniousness:
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- honest .
- affected pieties ,
- dis honesties ,
- dis honesty ,
- dis-honesties ,
- dis-honesty ,
- hypo criticalness ,
- hypo criticalnesses ,
- hypo-criticalness ,
- hypo-criticalnesses ,
- hypocriticalnesses ,
- in sincerities ,
- in sincerity ,
- in-sincerities ,
- in-sincerity ,
- pecksnifferies ,
- pharisaicalnesses ,
- pre tense ,
- pre tenses ,
- pre-tense ,
- pre-tenses ,
- sham holinesses .
- casuistry ,
- dishonesty ,
- display ,
- dissembling ,
- double-dealing ,
- falsity ,
- fraud ,
- imposture ,
- irreverence ,
- lie ,
- mockery ,
- speciousness .
Other synonyms:
- phoniness .
Other relevant words:
- ADJ ,
- Charlatanry ,
- Double dealing ,
- Misdevotion ,
- Mouthing ,
- Phariseeism ,
- Precisianism ,
- Sabbatarianism ,
- Sabbatism ,
- Self-righteousness ,
- affectation ,
- affectedness ,
- austerity ,
- bigotry ,
- blue laws ,
- cant ,
- charlatanism ,
- chicanery ,
- deceit ,
- deceitfulness ,
- deception ,
- duplicity ,
- fakery ,
- falsehood ,
- falseness ,
- formalism ,
- guile ,
- humbug ,
- hypocrisy ,
- insincerity ,
- lip devotion ,
- lip reverence ,
- lip service ,
- lying ,
- mendacity ,
- mummery ,
- obstinacy ,
- odium theologicum ,
- pietism ,
- pious fraud ,
- prejudice ,
- pretence ,
- pretension ,
- primness ,
- quackery ,
- sacerdotalism ,
- sanctimonious ,
- sanctimony ,
- sham ,
- smugness ,
- snuffle ,
- stuffiness ,
- tokenism ,
- unction .
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How to use "Sanctimoniousness" in context?
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