Hypocrisy

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Pronunciation: /hɪˈpɑkrəsi/

Definitions of hypocrisy

noun a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess

Example Sentences

A1 Hypocrisy is when someone says one thing but does another.

A2 The politician's hypocrisy was exposed when his actions contradicted his words.

B1 The company's hypocrisy in promoting sustainability while polluting the environment was widely criticized.

B2 Her hypocrisy knew no bounds as she preached honesty while constantly lying.

C1 The professor's hypocrisy was evident in his lectures on ethics while engaging in unethical behavior.

C2 The CEO's hypocrisy was revealed when it was discovered he had been embezzling funds from the company.

Examples of hypocrisy in a Sentence

formal The politician's hypocrisy was evident when he preached about honesty but was caught lying about his own finances.

informal It's pure hypocrisy for him to criticize others for being late when he's always the last one to arrive.

slang She's such a hypocrite, always telling others to eat healthy but then sneaking junk food when no one's looking.

figurative The company's stance on environmental sustainability is nothing but a facade of hypocrisy, as they continue to pollute the air and water with no regard for the planet.

Grammatical Forms of hypocrisy

plural

hypocrisies

comparative

more hypocritical

superlative

most hypocritical

present tense

hypocrisy

future tense

will be hypocritical

perfect tense

has been hypocritical

continuous tense

is being hypocritical

singular

hypocrisy

positive degree

hypocritical

infinitive

to be hypocritical

gerund

hypocritizing

participle

hypocritized

Origin and Evolution of hypocrisy

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'hypocrisy' originated from the Greek word 'hypokrisis' which means acting on a stage, pretending or feigning.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hypocrisy' has evolved to encompass the idea of pretending to have virtues, beliefs, or qualities that one does not actually possess, especially a false appearance of virtue or goodness.