hypocritical
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hyp·o·crit·i·cal
(hĭp'ə-krĭt'ĭ-kəl) 
adj.
adj.
- Characterized by hypocrisy: hypocritical praise.
- Being a hypocrite: a hypocritical rogue.
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hypocritical
adjective
- Of or practicing hypocrisy: Pecksniffian, pharisaic, pharisaical, phony, sanctimonious, two-faced. See honest/dishonest.
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hypocritical
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Definition: deceitful, pretending
Antonyms: actual, authentic, forthright, honest, just, real, reliable, righteous, sincere, truthful, upright
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hypocritical
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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