adjective
insincere
adjective
1
Not honestly meaning what is said or shown; putting on an act.
"His apology sounded insincere, more about avoiding trouble than real regret."
"Customers can usually tell when a smile is insincere."
How to Use Insincere
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSaying or showing something you don't genuinely feel.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
insincere apology
insincere flattery
Word Forms
more insincere comparative, most insincere superlative
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Etymology
From Latin insincerus, from in- ("not") + sincerus ("genuine, sincere").