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
Encouraged to reveal themselves “authentically,” stars can find themselves prodded by fans to comment on current events and excoriated when they refuse or respond in a way that certain followers consider insincere or politically incorrect.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025
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
He hoped he did not sound insincere, but it was true; they had always wanted different things, always valued different things.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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