Words To Describe Hypocrisy

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective characterized by an attitude of moral superiority

preposition used to compare someone's behavior or attitude unfavorably with one's own

  • She often comes across as holier-than-thou in her lectures on morality.
  • Don't be so holier-than-thou just because you go to church every Sunday.
  • Stop acting all holier-than-thou, nobody likes a self-righteous attitude.
  • His holier-than-thou attitude towards others only serves to alienate him from those around him.

adjective making a show of being morally superior to other people

  • The politician's sanctimonious attitude towards the issue did not sit well with the public.
  • I can't stand how sanctimonious she acts when she talks about eating healthy.
  • Stop being so sanctimonious about your grades, nobody likes a show-off.
  • His sanctimonious behavior was like a dark cloud hanging over the family gathering.