insincere
adjective
in·sin·cere
ˌin-sin-ˈsir 
-sən-
: not sincere : hypocritical
insincerely
adverb
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Examples of insincere in a Sentence
He said he was sorry, but I could tell that he was being insincere.
the insincere compliments of a spiteful gossip
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Try not to be surprised or offer insincere reassurance.
Remove access to weapons and pills.
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Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024
This tic here only further fleshes out just how screamingly insincere Trump sounds when attempting to sound like a devout Christian — something Colin Jost also skewers later on in Weekend Update.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2024
But Hearne dismissed this video as insincere, noting Schneider has acting experience.
—USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Adriana Cuba is especially strong as Ada, the slick, insincere and high-pressure missionary leader whose only interest is making her numbers for the year.
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Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024
This tic here only further fleshes out just how screamingly insincere Trump sounds when attempting to sound like a devout Christian — something Colin Jost also skewers later on in Weekend Update.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2024
But Hearne dismissed this video as insincere, noting Schneider has acting experience.
—USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Adriana Cuba is especially strong as Ada, the slick, insincere and high-pressure missionary leader whose only interest is making her numbers for the year.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Insincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insincere. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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insincere
adjective
in·sin·cere
ˌin(t)-sin-ˈsi(ə)r
: not sincere : hypocritical
insincerely
adverb
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