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insincerely

in·sin·cere
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-sin-seer]
    • /ˌɪn sɪnˈsɪər/
    • /ˌɪn.sɪnˈsɪər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-sin-seer]
    • /ˌɪn sɪnˈsɪər/

Definitions of insincerely word

  • adjective insincerely not sincere; not honest in the expression of actual feeling; hypocritical. 1
  • noun insincerely In an insincere manner. 1

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Origin of insincerely

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 Insincerely

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

insincerely 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for insincerely

adverb insincerely

  • dishonestly — In a dishonest manner.
  • disingenuously — In a manner that is not frank or open; deceptively.
  • hypocritically — 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.
  • deceitfully — given to deceiving: A deceitful person cannot keep friends for long.
  • untruthful — not truthful; wanting in veracity; diverging from or contrary to the truth; not corresponding with fact or reality.

Antonyms for insincerely

adverb insincerely

  • sincerely — free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.

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