insincere — not expressing genuine feelings; fake or dishonest in manner
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not expressing genuine feelings; fake or dishonest in manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/
Example Sentences
- The politician's insincere tears fooled no one during his scandal apology.
- Her insincere 'congratulations' made everyone uncomfortable at the party.
- The customer service representative's insincere enthusiasm was painfully obvious.
insincere
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/]
not expressing genuine feelings; fake or dishonest in manner
💡 Concept
not expressing genuine feelings; fake or dishonest in manner
🎵 Rhyme
His smile seems sincere, but his motives remain unclear!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪə/
🌳Etymology
Prefixin--
Rootsincer
Suffix--e
🎵Rhyme
sinceresevereunclear
sincere
severe
unclear
🔗Collocations
insincere apology
insincere smile
sound insincere
insincere compliment
insincere flattery
insincere promise
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The politician's insincere tears fooled no one during his scandal apology.”
“Her insincere 'congratulations' made everyone uncomfortable at the party.”
😄 Fun example
“The customer service representative's insincere enthusiasm was painfully obvious.”
“Don't give me that insincere smile - I know you're angry.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
fakefalsedishonesthypocriticalartificial
Antonyms
sinceregenuinehonest
Related
deceptivepretentiousphonysuperficial
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