Antonyms for hypo-critical

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : hip-uh-krit-i-kuh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˌhɪp əˈkrɪt ɪ kəl

Definition of hypo-critical

Origin : 1540s (implied in hypocritically), from hypocritic, which was used in the same sense, + -al (1). Middle English used simple hypocrite as the adjective (c.1400) as well as the noun.

As in insincere : adj dishonest, pretended
As in oily : adj flattering
As in sanctimonious : adj self-righteous
As in self-righteous : adj smug
As in two-faced : adj deceitful
As in mealy-mouthed : adj pretentious
As in ambidextrous : adj insincere
As in double-faced : adj two-faced
As in mala fide : adj insincere
As in deceitful : adj dishonest, insincere
As in double-dealing : adj cheating, deceitful
As in fulsome : adj sickening or excessive behavior
As in hollow : adj false, artificial
As in hypocritical : adj deceitful, pretending
As in impious : adj not religious
As in phoniness : noun insincerity

Example sentences :

Geoff put on a hypo-critical look of solicitude to divert attention from his own delinquencies.
Extract from : « A Country Gentleman and his Family » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

Synonyms for hypo-critical

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