top of page

Word of the Day - hypocrite

Hypocrite – h ih p ax k r ih t


How to Pronounce Hypocrite
How to Pronounce Hypocrite

someone who indulges in hypocrisy

He was found out to be a hypocrite and was asked to leave the business.



Definition noun

a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.

a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.


How to Pronounce



Synonyms for hypocrite


Dictionary Entries near hypocrite


First known use

1175–1225; Middle English ipocrite<Old French <Late Latin hypocrita<Greek hypokritḗs a stage actor, hence one who pretends to be what he is not, equivalent to hypokrī́(nesthai) (see hypocrisy) + -tēs agent suffix


Word of the Day - hypocrite
Word of the Day - hypocrite

1 view0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

Σχόλια


Post: Blog2_Post
bottom of page