Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy noun - The pretending of having virtues, principles, or beliefs that one in fact does not have.
Usage example: the hypocrisy of people who claim to care about the environment but ride around in gas-guzzlers
Nearby Words: hypocritical, hypocrite
Truthfulness
Truthfulness noun - Devotion to telling the truth.
Usage example: given the fact that used-car dealers are not renowned for their truthfulness, I had an independent mechanic check out the vehicle
Hypocrisy is an antonym for truthfulness.
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