hypocritical

[US]/ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkl/
[UK]/ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. pretending to have virtues, morals, or beliefs that one does not actually possess; pretending to be better than one really is; pretending to be virtuous or righteous when one's actions do not support this impression

Example Sentences

It’s hypocritical to say one thing and do another.

It's hypocritical to preach about honesty while lying yourself.

She accused him of being hypocritical for criticizing others' spending habits.

The politician's hypocritical behavior was exposed by the media.

He's known for his hypocritical statements that contradict his actions.

It's hypocritical to judge others for their mistakes when you have your own faults.

The company's environmental policies were deemed hypocritical by activists.

She called out the celebrity for her hypocritical stance on animal rights.

The teacher's hypocritical behavior of favoritism towards certain students was noticed by the class.

He criticized his friend for being hypocritical while engaging in the same behavior himself.

The company's CEO was accused of being hypocritical for preaching about work-life balance but overworking employees.

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