hypocritical
What is another word for hypocritical? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Showing hypocrisy; saying one thing while doing another.
Antonyms
How to use hypocritical
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hypocritical stance
sounds hypocritical
Etymology
From Greek hypokritikos, related to hypokritēs ("actor, hypocrite").
Full origin of hypocritical →Frequently asked questions
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.
