hypocritical
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Adjective — Showing hypocrisy; saying one thing while doing another.
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Etymology
From Greek hypokritikos, related to hypokritēs ("actor, hypocrite").
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What does “hypocritical” mean?
The word “hypocritical” means showing hypocrisy; saying one thing while doing another. In plain terms, describes behavior or statements that contradict someone's stated values.
How do you pronounce “hypocritical”?
“Hypocritical” is pronounced hih-puh-KRIH-tih-kuhl (/hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “hypocritical” in a sentence?
Here is “hypocritical” used in a sentence: “It felt hypocritical of the company to promote sustainability while polluting rivers.”
What part of speech is “hypocritical”?
“Hypocritical” is an adjective.
Where does the word “hypocritical” come from?
The word “hypocritical” comes from Greek. From Greek hypokritikos, related to hypokritēs ("actor, hypocrite").
Is “hypocritical” a common word?
“Hypocritical” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.