sycophancy

[US]/'sɪkəfənsɪ/
[UK]/'sɪkəfænti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Schmeichelei, Unterwürfigkeit, Kriecherei.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

sycophancy towards the boss will not lead to career advancement

Die Schmeichelei gegenüber dem Chef führt nicht zu beruflicher Weiterentwicklung.

sycophancy is often seen in political circles

Schmeichelei ist oft in politischen Kreisen zu sehen.

avoiding sycophancy can lead to more genuine relationships

Das Vermeiden von Schmeichelei kann zu authentischeren Beziehungen führen.

sycophancy can hinder personal growth and development

Schmeichelei kann das persönliche Wachstum und die Entwicklung behindern.

sycophancy is not a sustainable way to gain respect

Schmeichelei ist kein nachhaltiger Weg, um Respekt zu erlangen.

sycophancy often leads to a lack of trust from others

Schmeichelei führt oft zu einem Vertrauensverlust seitens anderer.

sycophancy can create a toxic work environment

Schmeichelei kann ein toxisches Arbeitsumfeld schaffen.

sycophancy is not a genuine form of flattery

Schmeichelei ist keine aufrichtige Form der Schmeichelei.

sycophancy may be mistaken for genuine admiration

Schmeichelei kann fälschlicherweise für echte Bewunderung gehalten werden.

sycophancy can damage one's reputation in the long run

Schmeichelei kann den Ruf langfristig schädigen.

Real-world Examples

Seeing clearly requires a vision unclouded either by rage or by sycophancy.

Source: The Economist Culture

In his splenetic new book, Mr Milbank dates the " crack-up" of the Republican Party to various " destructionists" and—to appropriate the author's trademark style—their depravity, deplorability, mendacity, moral turpitude, rapacity and sycophancy.

Source: The Economist Culture

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