Word of the Week #64

The one day he was late, Sam’s tutor gave him a pecksniffian lecture about tardiness, even though she had never turned up to their meetings on time. 

pecksniffian (adjective

1. Hypocritical, sanctimonious, pretentious and condescending, affecting high moral standards.

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