as in liar
a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated opinions
Our coach is such a hypocrite. He demands that we maintain a healthy diet but seems to be always eating fast-food after practice.
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Recent Examples of hypocrite
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
Others called Musk a hypocrite for cutting federal services and jobs while his companies benefit from lucrative government contracts.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Inspiring Exemplars are calm and courageous protectors, authentically passionate, and never hypocrites.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Cody called out Rhodes for being a hypocrite for (kayfabe) injuring Rhodes after shaking his hand and selling his own soul to The Authority.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Those who can’t answer yes are hypocrites. — Mark Johnson, Towson
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—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
Others called Musk a hypocrite for cutting federal services and jobs while his companies benefit from lucrative government contracts.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Inspiring Exemplars are calm and courageous protectors, authentically passionate, and never hypocrites.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Cody called out Rhodes for being a hypocrite for (kayfabe) injuring Rhodes after shaking his hand and selling his own soul to The Authority.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypocrite
Noun
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Geminis have a rep for being liars, but that isn’t wholly true.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
16 May 2025
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But here’s a guy who thinks his mother is a liar, who thinks his mother is lying to him.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Some critics view Sanders' use of private jets and his personal wealth as hypocritical to his overall message.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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However, his lack of empathy towards others, hypocritical antics and blurred sense of reality has not only done him damage but has negatively impacted the whole royal family.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Consider New Perspectives And Feedback Employees can tell when relationships are insincere, which is why leaders must practice empathy and authenticity so that trust, collaboration and cultural awareness can take root.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Baldwins shame him, but their righteous indignation feels insincere considering Baldwin wasn’t using her name in that footage with detectives.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It was bought for $40,000 in 1937 by medical charlatan Norman Baker.—
Jack Schnedler,
Arkansas Online,
5 May 2025
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No, the danger is what those charlatans exploit, namely our vulnerability to the narrative of natural healing, the irresistible allure of conquering cancer with a simple, intuitive approach that lies entirely within our power, no chemo or surgery required.—
Alan Levinovitz,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Hypocrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypocrite. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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