Pronunciation:
\ˈhi-pə-ˌkrit\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English ypocrite, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin hypocrita, from Greek hypokritēs actor, hypocrite, from hypokrinesthai
Date:
13th century
1 : a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion
2 : a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings
Examples:
Continues to grossly distort pictures of people who may or may not be public figures but has a huge problem with his own photo being taken.
Believes that everyone he doesn't like is a public figure, but as a journalist in both print and blog doesn't think he is (Unless it is convenient.)
Appears to have no real employment other than a part-time by the piece gig but constantly derides other people of limited income.
Complains about the leadership of nearly every leader in the world, but has not done anything to show any desire to be a leader.
Insists that every word about him be true, but will completely make things up that are not based in even the slightest grain of truth.
Thinks balance is ripping based on his version of the truth as opposed to the completely made up truth, but expects others to be perfect.
It seems to be a jacket that fits very well. And upon further thought, it would seem there are a couple of other guys who fall into this category.
