sententiousness
/sɛnˈtɛnʃəsnəs/
noun
- The quality of expressing moral opinions or judgments in a way that sounds important but is often annoying or preachy.
- I appreciate advice, but his constant sententiousness feels like a lecture.
- The novel's sententiousness detracts from its otherwise engaging story.
- The speaker's sententiousness made the audience roll their eyes.
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