hypocritical

adjective

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: hyp-o-crit-i-cal (5)

English Definition

Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.

Example Sentence

Everyone disliked his hypocritical behavior.

US IPA /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkl/
UK IPA /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkl/