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insincerenot 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/

Korean meaning: 진실하지 않은, 가식적인, 성의 없는

Korean pronunciation: 인신**시**어

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

insincere concept
💡 Concept

not expressing genuine feelings; fake or dishonest in manner

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insincere rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His smile seems sincere, but his motives remain unclear!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪə/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootsincer
Suffix--e

Origin

라틴어에서 온 단어로, 'in-'(아니다)과 'sincerus'(순수한, 진실한)가 합쳐져서 '진실하지 않은'이라는 의미가 되었습니다. 고대 로마에서 순수한 꿀을 'sine cera'(왁스 없이)라고 했던 것에서 유래했다고 해요.

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🎵Rhyme

sinceresevereunclear
sincere
severe
unclear

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

fakefalsedishonesthypocriticalartificial

Antonyms

sinceregenuinehonest

Related

deceptivepretentiousphonysuperficial