phoniness

[US]/ˈfəʊnɪnəs/
[UK]/ˈfoʊnɪnəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the quality of being false or insincere; deceptiveness

Phrases & Collocations

phoney phoniness

perceived phoniness

genuine phoniness

social phoniness

emotional phoniness

philosophical phoniness

cultural phoniness

pervasive phoniness

authentic phoniness

subtle phoniness

Example Sentences

his phoniness was apparent during the meeting.

people can often sense phoniness in others.

she was tired of the phoniness in the industry.

phoniness can damage relationships over time.

he tried to hide his phoniness behind a smile.

phoniness often leads to distrust among friends.

she called out the phoniness of his compliments.

many people are drawn to authenticity, not phoniness.

his phoniness made it difficult for others to connect with him.

phoniness can be a barrier to genuine communication.

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