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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sententiousness

/sɛnˈtɛnʃəsnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does sententiousness mean?

noun

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."

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