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Hypocritically

Definition

(formal) In a way that is hypocritical; pretending to have virtues, moral principles, or feelings that one does not actually possess. Often used to describe behaviour that is perceived as deceitful or insincere.

Example Sentences

1The politician was accused of speaking hypocritically about the environment, given her history of supporting polluting industries.
2Is it hypocritically to advocate for social justice while benefiting from systems of oppression?
3The company's mission statement was seen as hypocritically espousing values of transparency and accountability, given their recent scandals.
4Critics argued that the government acted hypocritically in condemning human rights abuses abroad while ignoring similar issues at home.
5There is a long tradition of literary figures speaking hypocritically about the virtues of simplicity and humility, while living lives of luxury and excess.

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