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hypocritical

/ˌhaɪpəkˈkrɪtɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does hypocritical mean?

adjective

Disapprovingly critical of someone or something because you are doing or have done the same thing. Expressing opinions that are opposite to what you really believe.

Example

"The politician was accused of being hypocritical for advocating for stricter gun laws while owning several firearms."

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