CEFR B1

insincerity

noun

Meaning

The quality of not being honest about your feelings or intentions; a lack of sincerity.

Examples

Her insincerity was obvious from the way she avoided eye contact.
He was accused of insincerity when he praised his rival's work.

Synonyms: dishonesty, falseness, duplicity, hypocrisy

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insincerity (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪn.sɪnˈser.ə.t̬i/

Definition

The quality of not being honest about your feelings or intentions; a lack of sincerity.

Examples

Her insincerity was obvious from the way she avoided eye contact.
He was accused of insincerity when he praised his rival's work.
The politician's speech was full of insincerity, making empty promises.

Synonyms of insincerity

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Antonyms of insincerity

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