100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "smarminess"

Definition

Smarminess (noun) refers to a quality characterized by excessive ingratiating behavior, insincerity, or slickness, often making someone seem untrustworthy or overly smooth in mannerisms. It typically conveys a negative connotation, suggesting a degree of sleaziness or insincerity in one's efforts to charm or persuade.

Synonyms

• Sycophancy
• Flattery
• Insincerity
• Unctuousness
• Obsequiousness
• Smoothness
• Sleaziness
• Deceitfulness

Antonyms

• Honesty
• Sincerity
• Frankness
• Candor
• Genuineness
• Directness
• Authenticity

Examples

1. His smarminess made everyone in the room uncomfortable during the meeting.
2. Despite his smarminess, she decided to give him a chance.
3. The politician's smarminess was evident in his overly rehearsed speech.
4. People often mistake smarminess for charm, but I find it off-putting.
5. The salesman’s smarminess was a red flag for potential buyers.
6. Her smarminess when complimenting the boss was hard to ignore.
7. The actor's smarminess in interviews contrasted sharply with his serious roles.
8. I couldn't trust him because of his smarminess during our conversation.
9. His smarminess was a cover for his true intentions.
10. She was tired of the smarminess that seemed to permeate corporate culture.
11. His smarminess made it clear he was only interested in self-promotion.
12. The smarminess of the advertisement turned many customers away.
13. There was a certain smarminess in how he praised her work.
14. Their smarminess was a stark contrast to the authenticity of their competitors.
15. I could sense the smarminess in his tone as he tried to win me over.
16. The smarminess of the restaurant's staff made us feel unwelcome.
17. She dismissed his smarminess with a quick eye-roll.
18. The smarminess of his approach backfired, and people were put off.
19. It’s hard to tell if he’s genuine or if it’s just his smarminess at play.
20. His smarminess was so overwhelming that I had to leave the conversation.
21. The smarminess of the influencer didn't resonate with her followers.
22. I prefer straightforwardness over smarminess in negotiations.
23. The smarminess in his smile made me suspicious of his motives.
24. They were put off by the smarminess of the promotional event.
25. His smarminess was a tactic to distract from his incompetence.
26. I couldn't shake off the smarminess of his compliments.
27. The smarminess in her voice was a warning sign for the interviewers.
28. It's difficult to find authenticity amidst all the smarminess.
29. I was unimpressed by the smarminess of his pitch.
30. The politician's smarminess caused many to question his integrity.
31. Her smarminess was intended to mask her lack of knowledge.
32. The smarminess of their marketing strategy felt disingenuous.
33. I found his smarminess to be quite off-putting.
34. The smarminess permeating the office culture was exhausting.
35. His smarminess made it difficult to take him seriously.
36. She recognized the smarminess in his flattery but played along.
37. The smarminess of the presentation left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.
38. People were wary of his smarminess, and rightfully so.
39. The smarminess in his eyes betrayed his true intentions.
40. It’s astonishing how smarminess can sometimes win over genuine talent.
41. Her smarminess was apparent in every interaction she had.
42. I couldn’t stand the smarminess of the reality TV cast.
43. The smarminess he exuded made him an instant target for criticism.
44. His smarminess was a clear indication of his lack of authenticity.
45. The smarminess in his attempts to charm the audience was transparent.
46. There's a fine line between confidence and smarminess.
47. I was taken aback by the smarminess of their customer service.
48. The smarminess of the brand's messaging turned me off completely.
49. I couldn't help but notice the smarminess in his responses.
50. The smarminess in her tone was so exaggerated that it seemed fake.
51. He masked his incompetence with a layer of smarminess.
52. The smarminess of the campaign manager was off-putting to voters.
53. Her smarminess did little to win over the skeptical crowd.
54. We were all put off by the smarminess of the new hire.
55. His smarminess was a strategic move to gain influence.
56. The smarminess in his demeanor made me question his motives.
57. I prefer a direct approach rather than smarminess.
58. The smarminess of the advertisement was evident to everyone.
59. His smarminess came across as desperate rather than charming.
60. They quickly realized that his smarminess was a facade.
61. The smarminess of the pitch made it hard to trust the product.
62. I couldn’t take his smarminess seriously anymore.
63. The smarminess of the host made the show unbearable.
64. She tried to hide her smarminess, but it was transparent.
65. His smarminess was a tactic to gain favor with the boss.
66. The smarminess in his voice was grating.
67. The smarminess of his compliments was obvious to everyone.
68. I felt uneasy with the smarminess of the conversation.
69. The smarminess of the event organizers left a negative impression.
70. A little charm is fine, but his smarminess was too much.
71. The smarminess of the sales pitch turned me away from the deal.
72. It was hard to ignore the smarminess in her approach.
73. The smarminess of his tactics was transparent to the audience.
74. I found the smarminess of that influencer irritating.
75. His smarminess was a cover for his lack of expertise.
76. The smarminess of the response was unsettling.
77. She couldn't hide her smarminess during the presentation.
78. His smarminess didn’t win him any fans in the meeting.
79. The smarminess of the brand ambassador was off-putting.
80. I would rather hear the truth than deal with smarminess.
81. The smarminess in his laughter felt forced.
82. The smarminess of the pitch made it seem insincere.
83. She recognized his smarminess and chose not to engage.
84. The smarminess of the advertisement did not resonate with the audience.
85. I was surprised by the smarminess of the new employee.
86. His smarminess was a barrier to forming real connections.
87. The smarminess in his compliments was hard to ignore.
88. Her smarminess was met with skepticism.
89. The smarminess of the situation was palpable.
90. I could see through his smarminess easily.
91. The smarminess of his approach did not impress anyone.
92. Their smarminess was unappealing in a professional setting.
93. The smarminess of the product endorsement felt contrived.
94. I dislike smarminess in my colleagues.
95. The smarminess of the event made me question my attendance.
96. His smarminess was a tactic to distract from his failures.
97. The smarminess of the host was exhausting.
98. I realized that his smarminess was a warning sign.
99. The smarminess in her tone did not match the seriousness of the topic.
100. They were all too aware of the smarminess in the room.