Hypocritical and Hypercritical are often mixed up. Hypocritical (adjective) means Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case, while Hypercritical (adjective) means Excessively and unreasonably critical, especially of small faults.
Meaning: Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.
Synonyms: Backhanded, Counterfeit, Double, Double-Dealing, Double-Faced, Fake, Feigned, Insincere.
Example: It's hypocritical to say mean things behind someone's back, and then to act nice when you want something from her.
Meaning: Excessively and unreasonably critical, especially of small faults.
Synonyms: Captious, Carping, Caviling, Faultfinding.
Example: If you go by what that hypercritical reviewer says, you are going to end up seeing very few movies.
