insincere
Insincere (adjective) means not honestly meaning what is said or shown; putting on an act. Example: “His apology sounded insincere, more about avoiding trouble than real regret.”
How to use insincere
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSaying or showing something you don't genuinely feel.
Word forms
more insincere comparative, most insincere superlative
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His apology sounded _____, more about avoiding trouble than real regret.
Etymology
From Latin insincerus, from in- ("not") + sincerus ("genuine, sincere").
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What does “insincere” mean?
The word “insincere” means not honestly meaning what is said or shown; putting on an act. In plain terms, saying or showing something you don't genuinely feel.
How do you use “insincere” in a sentence?
Here is “insincere” used in a sentence: “His apology sounded insincere, more about avoiding trouble than real regret.”
What is the opposite of “insincere”?
The opposite of “insincere” — its antonyms — is sincere.
What part of speech is “insincere”?
“Insincere” is an adjective.
Where does the word “insincere” come from?
The word “insincere” comes from Latin. From Latin insincerus, from in- ("not") + sincerus ("genuine, sincere").