hypocritical (/ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/)
adjective · Advanced · Adjectives
🔊 /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