Hypocritical
Hypocritical adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Righteous
Righteous adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.
Hypocritical is an antonym for righteous.
Both words in one sentence
- A large part of the fandom thinks she's hypocritical and self-righteous and just can't stand her in general.
Source: The Scrappy / Literature - Elves are self-righteous, hypocritical, cannibalistic plant rights activists who bring terrible trade goods and constantly insult you when you try to negotiate with them.
Source: The Scrappy / Video Games - As Runescape's storyline became Darker and Edgier, the Big Good god Saradomin gradually became more and more of a self-righteous, hypocritical, arrogant Knight Templar who has led entire races to their doom in the God Wars.
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