Performisees

Performisees (noun): A person who outwardly displays virtue, piety, or righteousness, often for show or to gain approval, without genuine inner transformation or sincerity.

A "Performisee" is someone who engages in actions or behaviors meant to create an impression of moral or spiritual superiority, while being driven by self-interest, ego, or social gain rather than authentic conviction.

This term combines the concept of performing for an audience with the Pharisees, who in biblical tradition were often criticized for their hypocrisy and external displays of religious devotion.
Performisees (noun):

"Her speeches about kindness were nothing but the antics of a Performisee, always seeking validation without ever truly living the values she preached."
by TheLiveAlchemist July 19, 2025
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