insincere
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- insincerely adverb
- insincerity noun
Etymology
Origin of insincere
1625–35; < Latin insincērus tainted, dishonest; in- 3, sincere
Example Sentences
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They’re insincere and elitist and out of touch and smug in many respects, from the perspective of a young man.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
If time doesn’t allow for this, Fitzgerald says, it is often considered better to slip away than to appear rushed or insincere in a curt goodbye.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Peppering in phrases like “love bombing” and “disassociative” feels insincere.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025
"We are not going to bend in the face of this insincere outrage," Leavitt told reporters at the White House.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2025
When Lyra was younger, he had taken an interest in her spiritual welfare, only to be confounded by her sly indifference and insincere repentances.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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