CEFR C1

cant

noun

Meaning

Hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a moral, religious, or political nature; language that is insincere or meaningless.

Examples

The public grew tired of the endless political cant that offered no real solutions.
She found his constant talk of 'integrity' to be pure cant, given his past actions.

Synonyms: hypocrisy, platitude, insincerity, jargon

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cant (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kænt/

Definition

Hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a moral, religious, or political nature; language that is insincere or meaningless.

Examples

The public grew tired of the endless political cant that offered no real solutions.
She found his constant talk of 'integrity' to be pure cant, given his past actions.
Critics dismissed the film's lofty dialogue as pretentious cant rather than profound insight.

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