hypocritical

The definition of hypocritical is actions or words that go against someone's beliefs.

(adjective)

An example of something hypocritical is having strict moral values but then having an affair.

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See hypocritical in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Characterized by hypocrisy: hypocritical praise.
  2. Being a hypocrite: a hypocritical rogue.

Related Forms:

  • hypˌo·critˈi·cal·ly adverb

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