What does sententiousness mean?
The quality of being sententious; a tendency to express opinions or moral lessons in a pompous or affected manner. Sententiousness often involves using overly formal or pretentious language to convey a message.
Example
"The professor's sententiousness in his lectures made it difficult for students to take him seriously."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.