insincere
adjective
in·sin·cere
ˌin-sin-ˈsir 
-sən-
: not sincere : hypocritical
insincerely
adverb
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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Trump must be laughing about Newsom’s obviously insincere flattery and being able to make the governor jump through his hoops.
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Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Even insincere inquiries are generally appreciated.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Of course, Hamas leaders making such statements may have been engaging in insincere posturing aimed at relieving Israeli military pressure, as Israeli leaders have claimed.
—Scott Atran, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2025
For some readers, such accolades read as insincere or overwrought.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
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Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Even insincere inquiries are generally appreciated.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Of course, Hamas leaders making such statements may have been engaging in insincere posturing aimed at relieving Israeli military pressure, as Israeli leaders have claimed.
—Scott Atran, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2025
For some readers, such accolades read as insincere or overwrought.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insincere
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“Insincere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insincere. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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insincere
adjective
in·sin·cere
ˌin(t)-sin-ˈsi(ə)r
: not sincere : hypocritical
insincerely
adverb
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