Insincere (Adjective)
Meaning
Lacking sincerity; "a charming but thoroughly insincere woman"; "their praise was extravagant and insincere".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's insincere smile only made her distrust him more.
- Her insincere apology was met with skepticism by her former colleagues.
- Despite his charming exterior, many found the salesman's insincere demeanor off-putting.
- The employee's insincere words of appreciation for his boss's help only served to alienate him further.
- Their lavish praise was perceived as insincere and somewhat condescending by the recipient.