1. the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform

Examples

• The politician’s hypocrisy was exposed when he was caught doing exactly what he had criticized others for.
• She accused him of hypocrisy for preaching about environmental protection while driving a gas-guzzling car.
• The company’s hypocrisy became apparent when they promoted diversity while maintaining an all-male board.
• His hypocrisy knew no bounds as he condemned lying while spreading false rumors himself.
• The teacher called out the student’s hypocrisy for cheating on a test about academic integrity.
• Many people saw hypocrisy in the celebrity’s call for privacy while constantly posting on social media.