Vocabulary Entry

unctuousness

|noun • adjective

noun

The quality of being excessively ingratiating or flattering.

Example Sentences

"His unctuousness made it hard to tell if he was being sincere."

"The unctuousness of the sales pitch turned many customers away."

"She appreciated honesty over his unctuousness."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The unctuous remarks from the politician left the audience feeling uneasy."

"He had an unctuous persona that some found charming while others found fake."

"Her unctuous smile did not inspire much trust."