insincere
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"These types of gestures are likely to be very well received even if they are insincere or tactical in nature."
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 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
As impressed with “The Drama” as I am, it would be insincere not to look at Borgli’s film in a wider context.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026
They’re insincere and elitist and out of touch and smug in many respects, from the perspective of a young man.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
When Lyra was younger, he had taken an interest in her spiritual welfare, only to be confounded by her sly indifference and insincere repentances.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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