Meaning & use
insincere
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Not expressing genuine feelings; hypocritical or deceptive in what one says.
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His apology felt insincere because he kept smirking while he said it.
She gave an insincere compliment just to end the awkward conversation.
A note on using this word
Often applied to compliments, apologies, or smiles that seem performative rather than heartfelt.
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Words with an opposite meaning
sinceregenuine
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