Hypocritical

Meaning

behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values

behaving in a way that suggests you have higher standards than you actually do

Example Sentences

It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.

It was hypocritical of him to complain about dishonesty.

Example Expressions

deeply hypocritical

Synonyms

two-faced, insincere, dishonest, duplicitous, deceitful, phony

Entry 1

two-faced, insincere, dishonest, duplicitous

Entry 2

insincere, deceitful, dishonest, phony

Antonyms

sincere, genuine, honest, authentic

Entry 1

sincere, genuine, honest, authentic

Entry 2

honest, sincere, genuine

Collocations

hypocritical behavior, hypocritical attitude, hypocritical statement, hypocritical speech

Entry 1

hypocritical behavior, hypocritical attitude, hypocritical statement

Entry 2

hypocritical behavior, hypocritical attitude, hypocritical speech