sanctimoniousness

The word “sanctimoniousness” has 6 syllables: sanc-ti-mo-ni-ous-ness

It's pronounced as /sæŋkˈtɪməʊniəsˌnɪs/

What is synonym and antonym for sanctimoniousness?

In the thesaurus, “sanctimoniousness” has 52 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sanctimoniousness along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sanctimoniousness

affectation
affectedness
artificiality
bad faith
bigotry
cant
casuistry
deceit
deceitfulness
deception
deceptiveness
dishonesty
display
dissembling
dissimulation
double-dealing
duplicity
fakery
false profession
falseness
falsity
fraud
fraudulentness
glibness
hypocrisy
imposture
insincerity
irreverence
lie
lip service
mockery
oiliness
perfidy
pharisaicalness
pharisaism
phoniness
pietism
piousness
pretence
pretense
pretension
pretentiousness
quackery
sanctimony
self-righteousness
self-satisfaction
shamming
smoothness
speciousness
tartuffery
two-facedness
unctuousness

Antonyms for sanctimoniousness

artlessness
candor
directness
fairness
forthrightness
frankness
genuineness
guilelessness
honesty
naturalness
openheartedness
openness
probity
respect
sincereness
sincerity
straightforwardness
trustworthiness
truth
truthfulness
unaffectedness
uprightness

Example Sentences

His constant moralizing and self-righteousness revealed the depth of his sanctimoniousness.
The teacher's sanctimoniousness grated on the students, who found her hypocritical.
Behind her facade of piety lay a streak of sanctimoniousness that alienated those around her.
The politician's speeches were dripping with sanctimoniousness, but his actions spoke otherwise.
In the community, her reputation for sanctimoniousness preceded her, making genuine connections difficult.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sanctimoniousness, such as: affectation, affectedness, artificiality, artlessness, bad faith, bigotry, candor.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.