hypocritical — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

hypocritical (/ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/)

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🔊 /ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/

Meaning

Meaning: insincere, two-faced

Pretending to have standards or beliefs one does not really hold.

Examples

🗣 It was hypocritical of him to criticize others for a fault he shared.

Etymology

From Greek ‘hypokritikos’ (acting a part), from ‘hypokrites’ (actor).

How & Where It’s Used

Criticizes those who do not practice what they preach.

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Tags: character, negative

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