Pronunciation: /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
noun a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs
A1 She called him a hypocrite for saying one thing and doing another.
A2 The politician was labeled a hypocrite for not following through on his promises.
B1 It's easy to spot a hypocrite when they preach about honesty but lie themselves.
B2 The CEO was exposed as a hypocrite when it was revealed he had been avoiding paying taxes.
C1 The author's novel delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of hypocrisy and morality.
C2 In the court of public opinion, the celebrity was deemed a hypocrite for promoting environmental causes while flying on private jets.
adjective hypocritical
A1 She is a hypocrite for telling me to eat healthy while she eats junk food all the time.
A2 He's such a hypocrite, always preaching about honesty but lying all the time himself.
B1 The politician was labeled a hypocrite for preaching about equality while living a lavish lifestyle.
B2 The CEO was exposed as a hypocrite when it was revealed he didn't follow the same rules he set for his employees.
C1 The professor was accused of being a hypocrite for promoting academic integrity but plagiarizing in his own research.
C2 The religious leader was seen as a hypocrite for preaching compassion while showing no empathy towards those in need.
formal The politician was accused of being a hypocrite for preaching about honesty while engaging in corrupt practices.
informal I can't believe she called me a hypocrite when she's always late herself!
slang Don't be such a hypocrite, you know you're guilty too.
figurative His actions spoke louder than words, revealing him to be a true hypocrite.
hypocrited
hypocrites
more hypocritical
most hypocritical
hypocrites
will hypocrite
have hypocrited
are hypocriting
hypocrite
hypocrite
to hypocrite
hypocriting
hypocrited