CEFR B1

insincere

adjective

Meaning

Not expressing genuine feelings; not honest.

Examples

Her compliments seemed insincere, and I didn't trust her.
He gave an insincere smile that didn't reach his eyes.

Synonyms: fake, dishonest, false, hypocritical

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insincere (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪn.sɪnˈsɪər/

Definition

Not expressing genuine feelings; not honest.

Examples

Her compliments seemed insincere, and I didn't trust her.
He gave an insincere smile that didn't reach his eyes.
It's better to be honest about your feelings than to offer insincere apologies.

Synonyms of insincere

Words with a similar meaning to insincere:

fake
dishonest
false
hypocritical

Antonyms of insincere

Words with the opposite meaning to insincere:

sincere
genuine

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