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HYPOCRITICAL
hypocritical
(adjective) professing feelings or virtues one does not have; “hypocritical praise”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
hypocritical (comparative more hypocritical, superlative most hypocritical)
Characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite. [from mid-16th c.]
Synonyms
• two-faced
Source: Wiktionary
Hyp`o*crit"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. hypocritique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to a hypocrite, or to hypocrisy; as, a hypocriticalperson; a hypocritical look; a hypocritical action. Hypocritical professions of friendship and of pacific intentions were not spared. Macaulay.
– Hyp`o*crit"ic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ADMIRABLE
(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; “an estimable young professor”; “trains ran with admirable precision”; “his taste was impeccable, his health admirable”
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