hypocritical (Meaning)
hypocritical (s)
professing feelings or virtues one does not have
hypocritical (a.)
Of or pertaining to a hypocrite, or to hypocrisy; as, a hypocriticalperson; a hypocritical look; a hypocritical action.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hypocritical
hypocritical Sentence Examples
- His actions were hypocritical; he claimed to despise gossip, yet he eagerly spread rumors about his colleagues.
- It's hypocritical to preach about the importance of kindness while consistently displaying rude behavior.
- The politician's promises to combat corruption seemed hypocritical given the numerous scandals surrounding their own conduct.
- She called out her friend's hypocritical behavior, noting how she condemned materialism while flaunting expensive purchases.
- The celebrity's public image was tarnished when they were exposed for their hypocritical statements about charity work.
- It's hypocritical for companies to promote environmental awareness while continuing to produce large amounts of pollution.
- He accused his boss of being hypocritical, citing her speeches on workplace equality while consistently promoting men over women.
- The religious leader's actions were deemed hypocritical when they were caught engaging in immoral behavior.
- She pointed out the hypocritical nature of his argument, highlighting how he condemned violence while glorifying it in his favorite movies.
- The professor's condemnation of plagiarism seemed hypocritical after it was discovered that he had plagiarized parts of his own research.
FAQs About the word hypocritical
professing feelings or virtues one does not haveOf or pertaining to a hypocrite, or to hypocrisy; as, a hypocriticalperson; a hypocritical look; a hypocritical
superficial, pretended, meaningless,fake, hollow, double, pious, phoney, strained, lip
candid, genuine, honest, heartfelt, artless, artless, honest, candid, genuine, heartfelt
His actions were hypocritical; he claimed to despise gossip, yet he eagerly spread rumors about his colleagues.
It's hypocritical to preach about the importance of kindness while consistently displaying rude behavior.
The politician's promises to combat corruption seemed hypocritical given the numerous scandals surrounding their own conduct.
She called out her friend's hypocritical behavior, noting how she condemned materialism while flaunting expensive purchases.
