hypocritical
adjectiveActing contrary to professed beliefs while presenting oneself as principled.
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Acting contrary to professed beliefs while presenting oneself as principled.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsSharply critical or sarcastic; literally, able to burn or corrode.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsHaving a rural style or character; sometimes used critically to mean unsophisticated.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA particular point in time, especially one requiring a decision.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsAn imitation that exaggerates distinctive features for comic or critical effect.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsFollowing another person's ideas uncritically.
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