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insincere

[in-sin-seer] / ˌɪn sɪnˈsɪər /


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"All those things may be insincere or dishonest in their own ways, but at least there's something," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

But in a setting that demands connection, he can appear condescending or insincere.

From Salon Jun. 17, 2026

Some students questioned this approach, saying it seemed insincere to say something just to appease someone.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

Although multiple former Japanese leaders have offered their apologies and remorse, many South Koreans regard these sentiments as insincere or insufficient without formal acknowledgement.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2025

They had been halfhearted tokens of penance, insincere, corrupt gestures meant more for his own appeasement than hers.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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