Hypocritically: meaning, definitions and examples

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hypocritically

[ ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkli ]

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in a deceitful or insincere manner

Acting hypocritically means behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or principles, often with the intention of deceiving others. It involves pretending to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that one does not actually possess.

Synonyms

deceitfully, duplicitously, insincerely, two-faced

Examples of usage

She hypocritically claimed to support equality while discriminating against minorities.
He spoke hypocritically about the importance of honesty, yet he was lying himself.
The politician hypocritically criticized corruption while engaging in corrupt practices himself.

Translations

Translations of the word "hypocritically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hipocritamente

🇮🇳 पाखंडपूर्ण तरीके से

🇩🇪 heuchlerisch

🇮🇩 munafik

🇺🇦 лицемірно

🇵🇱 obłudnie

🇯🇵 偽善的に

🇫🇷 hypocritement

🇪🇸 hipócrita

🇹🇷 ikiyüzlü bir şekilde

🇰🇷 위선적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل منافق

🇨🇿 pokrytecky

🇸🇰 pokrytecky

🇨🇳 虚伪地

🇸🇮 hinavsko

🇮🇸 hræsnislega

🇰🇿 екіжүзділікпен

🇬🇪 ფარისევლურად

🇦🇿 riyakarcasına

🇲🇽 hipócrita

Word origin

The word 'hypocritically' comes from the noun 'hypocrite', which originated in Middle English from Old French 'ypocrite' and Latin 'hypocrita', meaning 'actor' or 'stage player'. The term evolved to refer to someone who pretends to have virtues or moral beliefs that they do not actually possess. The adverb form 'hypocritically' emerged to describe actions or behaviors that are deceitful or insincere.