ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary Builder›Words›H›hypocrisy
ISEE/SSAThard
hypocrisy
the act of claiming to have beliefs or standards one does not truly follow
Synonyms
- insincerity
- duplicity
- pretense
Antonyms
- sincerity
- honesty
hypocrisy in a sentence
Critics pointed out the hypocrisy of a company that pollutes rivers while advertising itself as eco-friendly.
Fans criticized the coach's hypocrisy when he punished players for being late while arriving to practice an hour behind schedule himself.
Where it comes from
From Greek hypokrisis 'acting, pretense'
Memory hook
HYPO-CRISY — like a HYPOCRITE wearing a mask that hides their true actions.
Read it in context
- The Marker on the Slope Narrative
- Clay and Conviction Arts