hypocritical

(hĭp'ə-krĭt'ĭ-kəl)
adj.

1. Characterized by hypocrisy: hypocritical praise.
2. Being a hypocrite: a hypocritical rogue.

hypocritically hyp'o·crit'i·cal·ly adv.

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adjective

Of or practicing hypocrisy: Pecksniffian, pharisaic, pharisaical, phony, sanctimonious, two-faced. See honest/dishonest.

adj

Definition: deceitful, pretending
Antonyms: actual, authentic, forthright, honest, just, real, reliable, righteous, sincere, truthful, upright

IN BRIEF: Relating to pretending to be good, pious or sympathetic without really being so.

Early in life, I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. — Frank Lloyd Wright (1868-1959)

Tutor's tip: The movie critic is "hypercritical" (overly inclined to find fault), not "hypocritical" (phony or fake).

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For a list of words related to hypocritical, see:

• Bad, False, Evil, Insincere, or Dishonest

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