hypocritical
🇬🇧 UK/.hipә'kritikl/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values; characterized by hypocrisy.
伪善的,虚伪的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhypounder, below
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alrelating to, having the nature of
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Example Sentences
- 1.
His hypocritical behavior of opposing pollution while driving a gas-guzzling car was criticized.
- 2.
She took a hypocritical stance by advocating for education while refusing to help her own children.