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hypocritical

[hip-uh-krit-i-kuhl] / ˌhɪp əˈkrɪt ɪ kəl /


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Most of these voters didn’t want to say that they like it when politicians are hypocritical.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

"Beijing is also deeply suspicious of Takaichi and are likely to view her attempts to de-escalate without explicitly retracting her comments as hypocritical or, even worse, strategically deceptive," they added.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

It’s always difficult to make a series or film that explores the pressures of fame and media-fed public interest without seeming hypocritical.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Why you should let it fade: While the film’s premise is novel and the franchise is known for its big swings, the very existence of “Toy Story 5” feels too hypocritical.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026

Just two artificial words, coming from my own hypocritical mouth.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly