Hungarian - English

képmutató

B2 Hungarian
hypocrite, hypocritical, fake, sham
NOUN B2
1
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Meaning
Person who pretends to be moral
Themes
morality |behavior |insincerity |criticism |social_judgment |ethics |social_relations |conflict
Definition

A person who publicly claims to have certain moral beliefs or standards but does not behave according to them, often criticizing others for actions they themselves do.

C1
1
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Meaning
judging others for same behavior
Themes
morality |double_standard |criticism |social_behavior |self_contradiction |ethics |relationships |communication |emotions |society
Definition

Showing a double standard by criticizing someone for something you do yourself, or by applying stricter moral rules to others than to yourself.

C1
1
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Meaning
pretending to be morally better
Themes
morality |pretense |dishonesty |insincerity |public_image |ethics |communication |personality |society
Definition

Pretending to have moral standards, beliefs, or feelings that you do not truly have, especially to gain approval or avoid criticism.

B2 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
képmutató ember/viselkedés; képmutató a főnök előtt
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Meaning
insincere, not showing true feelings
Themes
insincerity |behavior |personality |emotions |social_interaction |relationships |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

Describing a person or their behavior as not sincere or not showing their true feelings or character.

NOUN B2 INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
egy képmutató; képmutatónak tart vkit
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Meaning
a person who is not genuine
Themes
impostor |identity |status |deception |self_doubt |insincerity |relationships |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

A person who is not what they seem to be, especially someone who pretends to have certain feelings, qualities, or status that they do not really have.

NOUN B2
2
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Meaning
person who is a fraud
Themes
person |deception |identity |insincerity |relationships |core_vocabulary
Definition

A person who pretends to be something they are not, or to have abilities, feelings, or beliefs they do not truly have.

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