insincerity

noun

in·​sincerity "+ How to pronounce insincerity (audio)
Synonyms of insinceritynext
1
: the quality or state of being insincere
the patent insincerity of his answer
2
: something that is insincere
forgiving her evasions and insincerities

Word History

Etymology

Latin insincerus insincere + English -ity

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“Insincerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insincerity. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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