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- [in-sin-seer]
- /ˌɪn sɪnˈsɪər/
- /ˌɪn.sɪnˈsɪər/
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- [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
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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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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