sanctimoniousness

Example:In contrast to his sanctimoniousness, he admired his friend's modesty and self-effacement.

Definition:A quality of being unassuming and not wanting to draw attention to oneself, often seen as a calming or refreshing characteristic.

Example:True humility is the opposite of sanctimoniousness and hypocriticalness.

Definition:False, not genuine, often showing inconsistency or inauthenticity in one’s actions, words, or beliefs.

Example:When he realized his sanctimoniousness had caused offense, he tried to recover with a humorous comment but ended up just exhibiting more self-deprecating humor.

Definition:Humor that involves self-deprecation, sometimes used to make oneself appear less important or less serious in order to lessen the impact of the judgment or criticism.