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Meaning of hypocritically
acting or speaking in a way that is not genuine or sincere
Etymology of hypocritically
The word "hypocritically" originates from the Greek word "hypokritēs," which means "actor" or "one who plays a part"
The term "hypocrite" emerged in the 13th century, referring to someone who pretends to have virtues or moral principles that they do not actually have
Over time, the word "hypocritically" evolved to describe the act of speaking or acting in a way that is not genuine or sincere
Synonyms
deceitfully
dishonestly
insincerely
falsely
mendaciously
untruthfully
fraudulently
corruptly
crookedly
unjustly
unscrupulously
duplicitously
double-dealingly
treacherously
perfidiously
faithlessly
disloyally
traitorously
cunningly
craftily
slyly
sneakily
surreptitiously
covertly
furtively
secretly
stealthily
underhandedly
dishonorably
shamefully
scandalously
outrageously
reprehensibly
unconscionably
unethically
immorally
wrongly
improperly
incorrectly
inaccurately
mistakenly
erroneously
fallaciously
Definitions
- The word "hypocritically" is defined by Oxford Languages as in a manner that is not genuine or sincere, typically by pretending to have virtues or moral principles that one does not actually have
- * It can also refer to the act of speaking or acting in a way that is contrary to one's true beliefs or feelings
Usage Examples
- The politician was accused of speaking hypocritically about the importance of environmental protection while owning shares in a polluting company
- * The company's CEO was criticized for acting hypocritically by laying off employees while giving himself a large bonus
- * The social media influencer was called out for promoting a product hypocritically, despite having previously spoken out against similar products