1. behaving in a way that contradicts one’s stated beliefs or moral standards

Examples

• It’s hypocritical to criticize others for lying when you lie yourself.
• The politician’s hypocritical stance on environmental issues angered voters.
• She called him hypocritical for preaching about healthy eating while eating junk food.
• The company’s hypocritical policies promoted diversity but discriminated in hiring.
• His hypocritical behavior damaged his reputation among colleagues.
• It would be hypocritical of me to judge others for making the same mistakes I’ve made.