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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

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

Her compliments were clotted with an extravagance that made them seem insincere, yet her friends smiled and bloomed under them.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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