hypocrite
Translation
hypocrite
Examples
He's a hypocrite; he says one thing and does another.
He's a hypocrite; he says one thing and does another.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) hypocrite a person who pretends to have moral standards that they do not have He's such a hypocrite.
Similar Words
Synonyms: phoney, pretender; Antonyms: sincere person
Etymology
From Greek 'hypokrites' meaning 'actor' or 'stage player'. Formed from 'hypo-' (under) + 'krinein' (to judge).
Memory Tips
Imagine someone on a stage wearing a mask ('hypo' as in 'below' the mask), pretending to be someone they're not.