Definitions

hypocrisy

[hi-pok-ruh-see] / hɪˈpɒk rə si /

NOUN

deceitfulness, pretense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bigotry deceit deception dishonesty duplicity fraud insincerity mockery

STRONG

affectation cant casuistry display dissembling dissimulation double-dealing falsity glibness imposture irreverence lie pietism quackery sanctimoniousness sanctimony speciousness unctuousness

WEAK

bad faith false profession lip service pharisaicalness pharisaism phoniness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fairness frankness honesty openness trustworthiness truth truthfulness uprightness

WEAK

forthrightness righteousness sincerity

Example Sentences

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Hypocrisy has been a mainstay of the dinner for its entirety, and as ubiquitous as floral arrangements at an ostentatious wedding.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2025

Hypocrisy is as prevalent in Washington as Dodger Dogs are at Chavez Ravine.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Hypocrisy, double standards and a failure to understand the region.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2023

Hypocrisy is not new in advertising, but taking a do-gooder line has certainly seen easier times.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2022

Hypocrisy reads and misquotes, and credulity accepts the quotation.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 4 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Lectures by Ingersoll, Robert Green

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