English · Adjectives
hypocritical
/ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/
[/ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/]
insincere, two-faced
Advancedadjective
Definition
Pretending to have standards or beliefs one does not really hold.
Example
It was hypocritical of him to criticize others for a fault he shared.
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.