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sanctimony

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Source Word

sanctimony

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsæŋk.tɪˌməʊ.ni/

countable uncountable

A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.

Japanese Meaning

偽善的な過度の敬虔さ、つまり表面的な信仰心を誇示するための虚偽の態度や行動

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Her sanctimony during the charity gala made many guests uncomfortable, since she acted holier-than-thou while secretly criticizing others.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女の偽善的な敬虔さはチャリティーガラで多くの客を不快にさせた。彼女は密かに他人を批判しながら、上から目線で振る舞っていた。

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A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.

At its best[…] “The Newsroom” has a wit, sophistication and manic energy that recalls James L. Brooks’s classic movie “Broadcast News.” But at its worst, the show chokes on its own sanctimony.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

sanctimonies

（ plural ）

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