hypocritical
UK/.hipә'kritikl/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
伪善的；虚伪的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhypo-under, below
+
-alrelating to, having the nature of
=hypocritical
The adjective of hypocrisy: hypo- (under) + critic (judge/act, from krinein) + -al. Describes words or actions that 'wear a mask' — saying one thing while doing the opposite.
Root crit still carries 11 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
It's hypocritical to demand honesty while hiding the truth yourself.
- 2.
Critics called the policy hypocritical and self-serving.
- 3.
She found his sudden concern hypocritical.