Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hypocrisies

noun

/hɪˈpɒkrɪsiːz/

Definition

The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform.

Examples

His hypocrisies were revealed when he was caught lying about his own practice of honesty.
The philosopher wrote extensively about the hypocrisies of society, highlighting how people often do not practice what they preach.

Meaning

Hypocrisies refer to the actions or attitudes of individuals who pretend to be something they are not, often publicly expressing opinions or beliefs that contrast with their personal behavior.