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- [hip-uh-krit-i-kuh l]
- /ˌhɪp əˈkrɪt ɪ kəl/
- /ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hip-uh-krit-i-kuh l]
- /ˌhɪp əˈkrɪt ɪ kəl/
Definitions of hypocritical word
- adjective hypocritical of the nature of hypocrisy, or pretense of having virtues, beliefs, principles, etc., that one does not actually possess: The parent who has a “do what I say and not what I do” attitude can appear hypocritical to a child. 1
- adjective hypocritical possessing the characteristics of hypocrisy: Isn't a politician hypocritical for talking about human dignity while voting against reasonable social programs? 1
- noun hypocritical Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case. 1
- adjective hypocritical person: false 1
- adjective hypocritical act, speech: false 1
- adjective hypocritical If you accuse someone of being hypocritical, you mean that they pretend to have qualities, beliefs, or feelings that they do not really have. 0
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Parts of speech for Hypocritical
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hypocritical popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hypocritical
adj hypocritical
- duplicitous — marked or characterized by duplicity.
- self-righteous — confident of one's own righteousness, especially when smugly moralistic and intolerant of the opinions and behavior of others.
- sanctimonious — making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness, etc.: They resented his sanctimonious comments on immorality in America.
- unnatural — contrary to the laws or course of nature.
- insincere — not sincere; not honest in the expression of actual feeling; hypocritical.
adjective hypocritical
- deceitful — If you say that someone is deceitful, you mean that they behave in a dishonest way by making other people believe something that is not true.
- phoney — not real or genuine; fake; counterfeit: a phony diamond.
- caviling — Present participle of cavil.
- deluding — Present participle of delude.
noun hypocritical
- phoniness — not real or genuine; fake; counterfeit: a phony diamond.
Antonyms for hypocritical
adj hypocritical
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- truthful — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
- forthright — going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.
- frank — direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere: Her criticism of my work was frank but absolutely fair.
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