😒pharisaical

adjective
/ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

Meaning

Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.

Example Sentences

His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.

Synonyms

hypocritical, self-righteous, sanctimonious, pretentious, insincere

Antonyms

genuine, sincere, honest

Collocations

pharisaical attitude, pharisaical pretensions, pharisaical hypocrisy

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