INSINCERE Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

insincere

adjective

ˌin-sin-ˈsir

Definition of insincere

as in fake

not being or expressing what one appears to be or express the insincere compliments of a spiteful gossip

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Recent Examples of insincere The implication is that stage types and progressive politicians are craven, submissive, and insincere. — Erik Forrest Jackson, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026 Survivors have expressed frustration and criticized the Japanese government's support for nuclear deterrence for being insincere. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 Survivors have expressed frustration and criticized the Japanese government’s support for nuclear deterrence for being insincere. — Mari Yamaguchi, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 Not everyone believes, however, that the line is insincere. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for insincere

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insincere

Adjective

While policymakers debate new privacy laws, doctors such as Julien Cavanagh say they are left to fix the mess that targeted online ads for fake cures create for patients’ health.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
Criminals can imitate those messages to create panic and lure people toward fake login pages.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of fake

Adjective

It is estimated that a quarter of people diagnosed with superficial clots can also have deep vein thrombosis, so health providers order follow-up imaging.

— Ali Ataya, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
Why was Hurts, already diagnosed with superficial blood clots, then get put on the team flight back from London with the rest of the team?

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of superficial

Adjective

By refining double magnetic resonance for a single atom, the team demonstrated a way to address these different magnetic components independently.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Jackson Chourio had a single and double, improving to 10 for 20 in the Series.

— Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of double

Adjective

The fine was controversial to begin with, as fans and pundits pointed out the NFL’s business with beer sponsors such as Bud Light and called the sensitivity over the celebration hypocritical.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
In his appeal, Juszczyk also argued that fining players for pretending to drink beer was hypocritical given the NFL’s beer sponsorships.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of hypocritical

Adjective

Likewise, lip masks designed to be worn overnight can provide improved hydration and comfort over daytime treatments.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tatianna points to cinnamon as a conductor of heat—one commonly used in lip plumper products to achieve a sultry pout.

— Essence, Essence, 23 Nov. 2025

Definition of lip

Adjective

The singer wore a sharp, black wool palladium tuxedo jacket featuring a long, relaxed double-breasted silhouette with hollow shoulder construction and peak lapels.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
The turbine also incorporates hollow superalloy blades designed to withstand high operating temperatures.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of hollow

Adjective

That’s why Devens was ready to bluff his way through Big Brother using phony baloney powers that didn’t truly exist.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2026
The director of Gerald’s Game helmed this fantastic prequel about a couple who has a phony séance business.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026