Synonyms of hypocritical

hypocritical

adjective

ˌhi-pə-ˈkri-ti-kəl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fake
• double
• meaningless
• superficial
• lip
• insincere
• strained
• hollow
• pretended
• artificial
• unnatural
• backhanded
• pious
• counterfeit
• unctuous
• phony
• false
• dishonest
• two-faced
• mechanical
• feigned
• jive
• phony-baloney
• assumed
• affected
• mealy
• double-faced
• Janus-faced
• empty
• deceitful
• mealymouthed
• double-dealing
• forced
• contrived
• Pecksniffian
• left-handed
• untruthful
• glib
• sanctimonious
• sham
• simulated
• devious
• claptrap
• facile
• pharisaical
• put-on
• facetious
• bogus
• self-righteous
• jocular
• tongue-in-cheek
• campy
• simon-pure
• canting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sincere
• honest
• genuine
• artless
• candid
• heartfelt
• unfeigned
• direct
• plain
• frank
• open
• forthright
• straightforward
• undesigning
• heart-to-heart

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hypocritical

But, resonance can backfire, as seen in the widespread criticism of the recent Met Gala’s hypocritical celebrity excess. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026

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. — 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