double standard
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double standard
The application of different moral standards to one's own behavior compared with the behavior of others, or to different groups and situations. This is perceived as inconsistent and hypocritical.
Es ist reine Doppelmoral, wenn er von anderen Pünktlichkeit verlangt, aber selbst ständig zu spät kommt.
It is pure double standard when he demands punctuality from others but is constantly late himself.
The word is made up of the adjective 'doppel' (double) and the noun 'die Moral' (morality). It literally describes a double morality, meaning the application of two different moral standards.
Seine Haltung ist ein klares Beispiel für Doppelmoral.
His attitude is a clear example of a double standard.
'Doppelmoral' (double standard) is always an accusation and has a strongly negative meaning. The word implies hypocrisy and injustice, because a person claims different rules for themselves than for others.
Der Politikerin wurde wegen ihrer widersprüchlichen Aussagen Doppelmoral vorgeworfen.
The politician was accused of double standards because of her contradictory statements.
Since it is an accusation, 'Doppelmoral' (double standard) is often used with verbs such as 'vorwerfen' (to accuse someone of), 'anprangern' (to denounce), or 'kritisieren' (to criticize). A very common phrase is also 'Das ist reine Doppelmoral!' (That is pure double standard!).
Die Aktivisten prangerten die Doppelmoral des Unternehmens an.
The activists denounced the company's double standard.
hypocrisy
Hypocrisy is present when someone displays values or feelings that they themselves do not act according to. Doppelmoral (double standards) more specifically refers to applying different standards to one’s own behavior and the behavior of others. Someone who merely appears honest to others is being hypocritical; someone who judges their own lies differently uses a Doppelmoral.
Seine Nachsicht mit eigenen Lügen und seine harte Kritik an fremden Lügen sind Doppelmoral.
His leniency toward his own lies and his harsh criticism of other people’s lies are a double standard.
Sein ständiges Lob der Ehrlichkeit ist Heuchelei, weil er selbst häufig lügt.
His constant praise of honesty is hypocrisy because he often lies himself.
