English Synonym Finder

hypocritical

Definitions

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

Characterized by or exhibiting hypocrisy; professing beliefs or virtues that one does not actually possess.

Examples

It is hypocritical to demand honesty from others while you continue to lie yourself.

He made a hypocritical speech about the importance of charity despite never donating a cent.

Many critics found her stance on environmental protection to be hypocritical given her frequent use of private jets.

Synonyms

insincere deceitful two-faced duplicitous sanctimonious phony disingenuous

Antonyms

sincere genuine honest authentic candid truthful frank