Search results
- Dictionaryhypocritical/ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkl/
adjective
- 1. behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case: "we don't go to church and we thought it would be hypocritical to have him christened"
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
HYPOCRITICAL definition: 1. saying that you have particular moral beliefs but behaving in a way that shows these are not…. Learn more.
Hypocritical definition: of the nature of hypocrisy, or pretense of having virtues, beliefs, principles, etc., that one does not actually possess. See examples of HYPOCRITICAL used in a sentence.
The meaning of HYPOCRITICAL is characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy; also : being a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings : being a hypocrite. How to use hypocritical in a sentence.
someone who says they have particular moral beliefs but behaves in way that shows these are not sincere: He's a hypocrite - he's always lecturing other people on the environment but he drives around in a huge car. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Dishonest people. birther. cadger. charmer. cheater. deceiver. fibber. hoaxer. humbug.
Hypocritical involves acting in a way that goes against your stated beliefs. If you drive drunk despite the fact that you are the president of Students Against Drunk Driving, you are truly hypocritical.
If you accuse someone of being hypocritical, you mean that they pretend to have qualities, beliefs, or feelings that they do not really have. It would be hypocritical to say I travel at 70mph simply because that is the law.
Definition of hypocritical adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
: a feigning to be what one is not or to believe what one does not : behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel. His hypocrisy was finally revealed with the publication of his private letters. especially : the false assumption of an appearance of virtue or religion.
noun. the practice of professing standards, beliefs, etc, contrary to one's real character or actual behaviour, esp the pretence of virtue and piety. an act or instance of this.
noun. a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that they do not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs. a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie their public statements. hypocrite.
