hypocritical
Translation
hypocritical
Examples
It's hypocritical to say one thing and do another.
It's hypocritical to say one thing and do another.
His hypocritical comments angered the crowd.
His hypocritical comments angered the crowd.
Grammar Patterns
to be hypocritical to behave in a way that suggests one has higher standards than is the case It is hypocritical to lie.
a hypocritical ((noun)) a (noun) that is characterized by hypocrisy He made a hypocritical speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: insincere, two-faced, duplicitous; Antonyms: sincere, genuine
Etymology
The adjective form of 'hypocrite'. From Greek 'hypokritikos' (pertaining to acting).
Memory Tips
The '-al' suffix often forms an adjective. This describes something related to a 'hypocrite'.