hypocritical
Example Sentences
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But it was extremely hypocritical of the U.S. to condemn the Barbary states for enslaving a few hundred Americans given, you know, the extensive enslavement of hundreds of thousands of Africans on American soil.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026
Judge Ross is the latest in a long line of examples of the most hypocritical double standard: Judges hold others accountable for misconduct but are never held accountable themselves.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Perrotin said he admired Allen’s work for years ahead of the Biennale appointment and was annoyed by the backlash, calling it hypocritical.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The lawsuit also alleged Cameron’s actions were hypocritical of his films’ messaging and detailed public backlash Cameron and the films faced for its depictions of Native groups.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
I’ve encountered people I find to be shallow and hypocritical and others—teachers and military spouses and so many more—whose spirits are so deep and strong it’s astonishing.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing hypocritical
"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
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"The Tell-Tale Heart," Vocabulary from the short story
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