insincere

Example Sentences

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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

If time doesn’t allow for this, Fitzgerald says, it is often considered better to slip away than to appear rushed or insincere in a curt goodbye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The apology still drew criticism, with some calling it "insincere" given it was written in Finnish.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Peppering in phrases like “love bombing” and “disassociative” feels insincere.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Riley leaned forward and gave me an insincere smile.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins