hypocritical

Example Sentences

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Most of these voters didn’t want to say that they like it when politicians are hypocritical.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

He called his former party "incredibly hypocritical" for removing seven other councillors from its ranks in recent months.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Why you should let it fade: While the film’s premise is novel and the franchise is known for its big swings, the very existence of “Toy Story 5” feels too hypocritical.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026

It sounds extremely hypocritical because I write a Substack devoted to online shopping, but I find scrolling for hours on end a soulless experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

He left her room with a broad, hypocritical smile, and once he was out of his mother’s field of vision he had to lean against a wall, because his legs were giving out.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende