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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/
hypocritical means: Claiming to have good beliefs or rules while behaving in a way that goes against them.
adjective
FALSE MORAL CLAIMSB2
Claiming to have good beliefs or rules while behaving in a way that goes against them.
- His behaviour seemed hypocritical.
- It is hypocritical to criticize waste while throwing away good food.
- She called their promises hypocritical because their actions showed no concern.
Questions about hypocritical
What does hypocritical mean?
Claiming to have good beliefs or rules while behaving in a way that goes against them.
What is hypocritical in other languages?
Türkçe: ikiyüzlü · Español: hipócrita · Français: hypocrite · Deutsch: heuchlerisch · Italiano: ipocrita · 日本語: 偽善的な
How do you pronounce hypocritical?
It is pronounced /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/.
How do you use hypocritical in a sentence?
His behaviour seemed hypocritical. It is hypocritical to criticize waste while throwing away good food.
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