hypocrisy (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /hɪˈpɒkrəsi/
Definition
A pretense of having beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not actually possess, especially when this is seen as morally wrong.
Examples
The politician's hypocrisy was evident when he voted against the bill he had publicly supported.
She accused him of hypocrisy for preaching about honesty while lying to his friends.
There's a lot of hypocrisy in the way people judge others for behavior they themselves engage in.
How to Use hypocrisy
- hypocrisy of (prepositional phrase)
- Referring to the specific instance or nature of the hypocrisy. — "The hypocrisy of the system became clear during the investigation."
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