sanctimony
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9.9
- noun
- /sæŋkˈtɪməni/
:
santurronería
- His constant criticism of others is often masked by a facade of sanctimony.
But the recent ads have turned towards sanctimony.
- But the recent ads have turned towards sanctimony.
- This really just sort of like it's LE DS to a point of sanctimony almost.
Examples
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The contrasting perspective of Russian scholars and students also challenges the type of intellectual sanctimony that can endanger genuine critical development in the field and real understanding of the culture.
Academic text (2003) -
You are free to choose differently, but stow the sanctimony.
Blog text (15) -
Nothing less than self-righteous sanctimony is being posted by the likes of yourself.
Blog text (7) -
The worldwide web of sanctimony has been spun...
Blog text (13) -
My previous comments may have shown some envy, sanctimony, and feelings of self-superiority.
Blog text (26) -
They dress it up as though it is some sort of moral sanctimony or some sort of political ideology.
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The paranoia, on top of the sanctimony and self-righteousness, is just stunning.
Blog text (4) -
Senator, save the sanctimony.
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The peace-niks don't seem to understand the implications of their sanctimony.
Blog text (27) -
Hypocrisy, sanctimony, imposture, and self-serving—to say nothing of swindle and simple nuttiness—we have always with us.
Academic text (1999)
Synonyms
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6.4
Pretending to have moral beliefs you do not follow
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7.6
Talking to people about right and wrong in a judging way
3
8.8
A way of hiding the truth by pretending to be less involved
2
8.1
Making strict judgments about right and wrong while acting as if they are better than others
1
9.9
To pretend to be morally better than other people
A way of behaving that is too proper and judges others for small mistakes
Strict religious behavior that pretends to be good and judges others
Religious behavior that seems judging or fake
Showing too much religious feeling to get attention
Saying people's actions are right or wrong in a preachy way
To talk in a long, annoying way about right and wrong
Antonyms
How Self-Righteous
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9.9
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9.9
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sanctimony comes from the Latin word sanctus meaning 'holy', the same root you see in saint and sanctuary. So, sanctimony now means a show of false 'holiness', pretending to be morally better than others.