Piousness and Probity

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Piousness noun - The pretending of having virtues, principles, or beliefs that one in fact does not have.

Usage example: an outward piousness that was just a ploy to get him the support of religious-minded voters

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Probity is an antonym for piousness.

Nearby Words: pious, piously

Probity noun - Conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong.

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Piousness is an antonym for probity.

Nearby Word: probation

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