Synonyms for hypo-critical


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : hip-uh-krit-i-kuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˌhɪp əˈkrɪt ɪ kəl

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Définition 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

Antonyms for hypo-critical

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