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hypocritically

/ˌhɪp.əˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl.i/
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Adjective:hypocritical
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• adverb

1

In a manner that claims to hold moral standards, beliefs, or virtues to which one's own behavior does not conform; insincerely or sanctimoniously.

Example

"The politician hypocritically lectured the public on fiscal responsibility while misusing campaign funds."

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hypocrisy
hypocrite
hypocritical
hypocritically
hypocriticalness
hypodermic
hypodermically

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'hypocritical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'hypokrites' ('stage actor' or 'pretender'), from 'hypokrinesthai' ('to play a part').

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hypocritically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hypocritically
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