insincere

[ in-sin-seer ]

adjective

1. not sincere; not honest in the expression of actual feeling; hypocritical.

   Synonyms: two-faced, guileful, disingenuous, deceitful

insincere

/ ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪə; ˌɪnsɪnˈsɛrɪtɪ /

adjective

1. lacking sincerity; hypocritical

Derived Forms

• ˌinsinˈcerely, adverb
• insincerity, noun

Other Words From

• insin·cerely adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of insincere¹

1625–35; < Latin insincērus tainted, dishonest; in- ³, sincere

Example Sentences

Jurado, a tenant rights attorney, has blasted De León’s apologies as insincere.

From Los Angeles Times

But, as Harris's speech should remind us, the crybaby antics and self-victimization are just a cover for what Trump and his acolytes want, which is far more serious than insincere flattery.

From Salon

“Instead of demonstrating the cornerstones of journalism ethics like integrity, objectivity, and a commitment to truth, you have chosen to be indecent and downright insincere,” the union said in a statement that is addressed “to unprofessional members of the media like Christine Brennan.”

From Los Angeles Times

Still, I wondered if sharing my conflicted emotions about how I should — and whether I could grieve 9/11 — would register as insincere, or worse, offend those whose friends and family didn’t come home that day.

From Salon

"The police haven't been helpful at all, however, and what apology we've had felt very insincere," she said, adding that there has been no response to her requests to see bodycam footage from the incident.

From BBC

Related Words

• deceitful
• devious
• disingenuous
• evasive
• false
• hypocritical
• phony
• untruthful