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hypocritical

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

hypocritical means: Claiming to have good beliefs or rules while behaving in a way that goes against them.

adjective

FALSE MORAL CLAIMSB2

Claiming to have good beliefs or rules while behaving in a way that goes against them.

  • His behaviour seemed hypocritical.
  • It is hypocritical to criticize waste while throwing away good food.
  • She called their promises hypocritical because their actions showed no concern.

How to use it: it is hypocritical of someone to do something (It is hypocritical of him to demand honesty while lying.)

Similar words: two-faced, insincere

Opposites: sincere

Common phrases: hypocritical behaviour, hypocritical attitude, hypocritical of someone

Questions about hypocritical

What does hypocritical mean?

Claiming to have good beliefs or rules while behaving in a way that goes against them.

What is hypocritical in other languages?

Türkçe: ikiyüzlü · Español: hipócrita · Français: hypocrite · Deutsch: heuchlerisch · Italiano: ipocrita · 日本語: 偽善的な

How do you pronounce hypocritical?

It is pronounced /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/.

How do you use hypocritical in a sentence?

His behaviour seemed hypocritical. It is hypocritical to criticize waste while throwing away good food.

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