HYPOCRITICALLY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

hypocritically

adverb

as in insincerely

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Recent Examples of hypocritically Takeshita came across a vaunted screwdriver in the ring as Don Callis hypocritically called him a degenerate. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Trump hypocritically voted by mail himself in a recent Florida special election. — George Skelton, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypocritically

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This term means to praise someone excessively and insincerely.

— Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025

Definition of insincerely

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However, trading executives point out that transaction taxes and stamp duties are included in top-line revenue, artificially inflating Asia prime totals.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
The combined approach also proved more robust against noise that the team introduced artificially.

— Mike McRae October 19, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of artificially

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The initiative specifically targets performers who coerce visitors for cash or falsely imply that tipping is mandatory, FOX5 said.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
But in others, it was used to criticize candidates by falsely portraying them alongside immigrants, trans people or drag queens as these groups have become greater targets.

— Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of falsely

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Earlier versions looked unnaturally green, while the team also considered how the character’s skin would react to different lighting.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Calvin’s eager-to-please son, Wade (Charlie Heaton), watches his captain fall prey to unnaturally turning tides.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of unnaturally

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This critical and necessary dialogue is then dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
In that lawsuit, State Farm said that the record only showed a disagreement over the cause of roof damage, and that there was no evidence the company had acted dishonestly.

— Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026

Definition of dishonestly

Adverb

Jacob goes to Isaac with this hairy disguise, deceitfully announces himself as Esau, and obtains his father’s blessing—much to the chagrin of his brother.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
To help fill their coffers even more, the lobbyists deceitfully expanded the definition of those notch years to include everyone born through 1926.

— Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026

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