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