hypocrite
/ˈhɪp.ə.kraɪt/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A person who acts in a way that does not match their stated beliefs or values.
- He complained but did the same thing.
- Her advice was kind but she acted unkindly.
- They said one thing but did another.
Adinary Nuance
Near-neighbors: unlike "liar" (a single deliberate falsehood), "hypocrite" highlights saying one thing while doing another; it often implies pretense for social approval rather than simple dishonesty. Compared with "two-faced," it focuses on behavior-claim mismatch rather than active deceit toward specific people. Choose "hypocrite" when criticizing inconsistent values rather than flat-out lying.
In other languages
- Spanish
- Hipócrita
- Japanese
- 偽善者
- Korean
- 위선자
- Vietnamese
- Mặt giả
- Chinese
- 伪君子
Common phrases
a hypocrite in publiccall someone a hypocritetotal hypocrite
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Frequently asked questions
- Is "hypocrite" formal or informal?
- Is "hypocrite" formal or informal?
- What's the difference between "hypocrite" and "liar"?
- How is "hypocrite" different from "liar"?
- Can "hypocrite" describe a group or only one person?
- Can "hypocrite" describe a group or only one person?
- Is "hypocrite" used in business writing?
- Is "hypocrite" used in business writing?