1. the quality or state of being pharisaical; hypocritical adherence to religious or moral rules while lacking genuine faith or compassion
Usage: often used critically to describe self-righteous behavior; derived from Pharisaical, relating to the Pharisees of ancient Judaism

Examples

• The minister's pharisaicalness was evident in his harsh judgment of others while ignoring his own moral failings.
• She criticized the pharisaicalness of those who publicly displayed their charity for recognition.
• His pharisaicalness made him unpopular among those who valued genuine kindness over strict rule-following.
• The organization's pharisaicalness undermined its stated mission to help the poor.
• Many saw pharisaicalness in the politician's sudden embrace of family values after a scandal.
• The pharisaicalness of the community's leaders became apparent when their private behavior contradicted their public sermons.