CEFR C1

Hypocritical

adjective

Meaning

Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.

Examples

It was hypocritical of him to criticize others for being late when he himself always arrived after the meeting started.
Her speech about environmental protection seemed hypocritical given her frequent use of a private jet.

Synonyms: insincere, two-faced, sanctimonious, pharisaical

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Hypocritical (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkl/

Definition

Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.

Examples

It was hypocritical of him to criticize others for being late when he himself always arrived after the meeting started.
Her speech about environmental protection seemed hypocritical given her frequent use of a private jet.
Many find the politician's stance on family values to be hypocritical, considering his own public scandals.

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