Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hipocrisia

Noun

[hi-pok-ree-zee-ah]

Definition

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

Examples

His accusations of nepotism were clear examples of his own hipocrisia.
Many politicians have been accused of hipocrisia when their actions contradict their public statements.
It’s easy to point out hipocrisia in others, but we should also reflect on our own actions.

Meaning

Hypocrisy refers to the act of criticizing or condemning others for behavior that one engages in themselves, often leading to a disconnect between one’s stated beliefs and actual actions.