as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
it's hypocritical to say mean things behind someone's back, and then to act nice when you want something from her
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Recent Examples of hypocritical
The lawsuit also alleged Cameron’s actions were hypocritical of his films’ messaging and detailed public backlash Cameron and the films faced for its depictions of Native groups.
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
How hypocritical that of me, Amy, and Gretchen, the only one married is me.
—David Sedaris, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
That’s not just awkward; that’s hypocritical.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
To expel a Democrat and leave a Republican alone would strike many voters as hypocritical.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
How hypocritical that of me, Amy, and Gretchen, the only one married is me.
—David Sedaris, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
That’s not just awkward; that’s hypocritical.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
To expel a Democrat and leave a Republican alone would strike many voters as hypocritical.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypocritical
Adjective
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Despite the highs, however, there were some low moments in the week — including a near run-in with Scooter Braun and an insult from a radio analyst who deemed Swift a fake Knicks fan.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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To make matters worse, cybercriminals are using fake FIFA sites, bogus ticket offers and phony job ads to scam viewers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Then and only then did Brunson wrap his head in a towel, double over at the waist and start crying.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The Angels added to their advantage in the sixth inning when Guzman delivered a two-out two-run single and Walton followed with his run-scoring double.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Yes, that’s a somewhat meaningless place to be at this time of year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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That right becomes meaningless if the ballot language advocates and misleads, rather than objectively explains.—
Jamie Cole,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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An advocate stops being merely a superficial backer when the promotion of another involves risk to the advocate.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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But the growing fervor for sardines hinges on something more superficial, literally and figuratively.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Likewise, lip masks designed to be worn overnight can provide improved hydration and comfort over daytime treatments.—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tatianna points to cinnamon as a conductor of heat—one commonly used in lip plumper products to achieve a sultry pout.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And so, open door policies rarely fail because leaders are insincere.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Everyone else was various degrees of insincere or arch.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Jay has just one hour of oxygen left to forge an escape, applying the knowledge and skill set his late father passed on to him, while also reconciling their strained relationship in the process.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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The council listened, with strained faces and large eyes.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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White seeds are just the hollow shells of black seeds that didn’t mature.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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The workplace fills up with work that looks finished, sounds confident, and is hollow enough that some exhausted human — usually without credit or reward — still has to mop it up.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Hypocritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypocritical. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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