insincerity

[in-sin-ser-i-tee]

noun

plural

insincerities 

1. the quality of being insincere; lack of sincerity; hypocrisy; deceitfulness.

2. an instance of being insincere.

   He recalled their many past insincerities.

Word History and Origins

Origin of insincerity¹

First recorded in 1540–50; in- ³ + sincerity

Example Sentences

The film’s own director, however, is a sharp and clever social critic who investigates insincerity.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, when confronted with his own words by Senate Democrats, he denied it all with the insincerity of the cheating narrator of Shaggy and RikRok's 2000 hit song.

From Salon

The insincerity of the "unity" talk was regularly demonstrated by the speakers.

From Salon

The Turkish ministry said the allegations were unfair and highlighted "the insincerity of EU's approach and a clear double-standard", adding that fundamental rights issues were contentious even among EU member states.

From Reuters

It reeks — not of fish, but of insincerity.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• falsity 
• hypocrisy