Hypocrite — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈhi-pə-ˌkrit/ hyp·o·crite

Meaning & Definition of Hypocrite

Hypocrite (noun)

  1. a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion
  2. a person whose behavior contradicts their stated beliefs or feelings

Hypocrite (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated opinions

    "Our coach is such a hypocrite. He demands that we maintain a healthy diet but seems to be always eating fast-food after practice."

    similar: charlatan, deceiver, double-dealer, fake, faker, fraud, impostor, phony, bluffer, counterfeiter, dissembler, feigner, pretender, sham, fabricator, fabulist, fibber, liar, prevaricator, storyteller
    opposite: square shooter, straight shooter

Hypocrite (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in hypocritical, two-faced

    similar: double-dealing, hypocritical, insincere, mealymouthed, smooth-tongued, two-faced, erroneous, fallacious, false, misleading, untrue, perjurious, dishonest, lying, mendacious, untruthful
    opposite: honest, truthful, veracious, candid, open, plainspoken, straightforward, earnest, sincere, true, conscientious, moral, principled, scrupulous, dependable, reliable, trustable, trustworthy, trusty, decent, ethical, honorable, just, respectable, righteous, right-minded, straight, upright, upstanding, virtuous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hypocrite

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hypocrite:

charlatan, deceiver, double-dealer, fake, faker, fraud, impostor, phony, bluffer, counterfeiter, dissembler, feigner, pretender, sham, fabricator, fabulist, fibber, liar, prevaricator, storyteller, double-dealing, hypocritical, insincere, mealymouthed, smooth-tongued, two-faced, erroneous, fallacious, false, misleading, untrue, perjurious, dishonest, lying, mendacious, untruthful

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hypocrite

Words with the opposite meaning of Hypocrite:

square shooter, straight shooter, honest, truthful, veracious, candid, open, plainspoken, straightforward, earnest, sincere, true, conscientious, moral, principled, scrupulous, dependable, reliable, trustable, trustworthy, trusty, decent, ethical, honorable, just, respectable, righteous, right-minded, straight, upright

Word Forms of Hypocrite

Derived words: hypocrite (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Hypocrite

Middle English ypocrite, borrowed from Anglo-French ipocrite, borrowed from Late Latin hypocrita, borrowed from Greek hypokritḗs "answerer, actor on a stage, pretender," from hypokri-, variant stem of hypokrī́nomai, hypokrī́nesthai "to reply, make an answer, speak in dialogue, play a part on the stage, feign" + -tēs, agent suffix hypocrisy

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Hypocrite

What does "Hypocrite" mean?

"Hypocrite" means a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hypocrite"?

Other words for "Hypocrite" include charlatan, deceiver, double-dealer, fake, faker, fraud, impostor and phony. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hypocrite" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hypocrite"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hypocrite". Common alternatives include charlatan, deceiver, double-dealer, fake, faker, fraud, impostor, phony, bluffer and counterfeiter.

What is the opposite of "Hypocrite"?

Antonyms of "Hypocrite" include square shooter, straight shooter, honest, truthful, veracious, candid, open and plainspoken.

How do you use "Hypocrite" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hypocrite" in a sentence: "Our coach is such a hypocrite. He demands that we maintain a healthy diet but seems to be always eating fast-food after practice.".

Is "Hypocrite" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hypocrite" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hypocrite"?

"Hypocrite" is pronounced /ˈhi-pə-ˌkrit/ and divided into syllables as hyp·o·crite.

What is the origin of the word "Hypocrite"?

"Hypocrite" comes from Middle English ypocrite, borrowed from Anglo-French ipocrite, borrowed from Late Latin hypocrita, borrowed from Greek hypokritḗs "answerer, actor on a stage, pretender," from hypokri-, variant stem of hypokrī́nomai, hypokrī́nesthai "to reply, make an answer, speak in dialogue, play a part on the stage, feign" + -tēs, agent suffix hypocrisy. First known use: 13th century.