hypocritical
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Judge Ross is the latest in a long line of examples of the most hypocritical double standard: Judges hold others accountable for misconduct but are never held accountable themselves.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
Perrotin said he admired Allen’s work for years ahead of the Biennale appointment and was annoyed by the backlash, calling it hypocritical.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 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.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
Most of these voters didn’t want to say that they like it when politicians are hypocritical.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2026
“He does his work very well,” put in Henry, with hypocritical generosity.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
Vocabulary lists containing hypocritical
"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
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