Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hypocrisy

Noun

/hɪˈpɒkrɪsi/

Definition

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

Examples

His hypocrisy was evident when he preached about honesty but was caught lying.
The politician’s hypocrisy was criticized by the media after he broke his own promises.

Meaning

Hypocrisy refers to the act of pretending to hold beliefs or principles that one does not actually possess, often in a way that is fraudulent or deceptive.