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- [in-sin-seer]
- /ˌɪn sɪnˈsɪər/
- /ˌɪn.sɪnˈsɪər/
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- [in-sin-seer]
- /ˌɪn sɪnˈsɪər/
Definitions of insincere word
- adjective insincere not sincere; not honest in the expression of actual feeling; hypocritical. 1
- noun insincere Not expressing genuine feelings. 1
- adjective insincere person: not honest 1
- adjective insincere speech: dishonest 1
- adjective insincere If you say that someone is insincere, you are being critical of them because they say things they do not really mean, usually pleasant, admiring, or encouraging things. 0
- adjective insincere lacking sincerity; hypocritical 0
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Origin of insincere
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Latin insincērus tainted, dishonest; see in-3, sincere
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Parts of speech for Insincere
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insincere popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insincere
adj insincere
- disingenuous — lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; falsely or hypocritically ingenuous; insincere: Her excuse was rather disingenuous.
- deceitful — If you say that someone is deceitful, you mean that they behave in a dishonest way by making other people believe something that is not true.
- hypocritical — of the nature of hypocrisy, or pretense of having virtues, beliefs, principles, etc., that one does not actually possess: The parent who has a “do what I say and not what I do” attitude can appear hypocritical to a child.
- phony — not real or genuine; fake; counterfeit: a phony diamond.
- untruthful — not truthful; wanting in veracity; diverging from or contrary to the truth; not corresponding with fact or reality.
adjective insincere
- pretended — Informal. make-believe; simulated; counterfeit: pretend diamonds.
- evasive — Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, esp. by responding only indirectly.
- dissimulating — Present participle of dissimulate.
Antonyms for insincere
adj insincere
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- reliable — that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
- truthful — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
- frank — direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere: Her criticism of my work was frank but absolutely fair.
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