ring hollow

phrase

: to seem untruthful or insincere

Their promises ring hollow.

His apology rang hollow.

Examples of ring hollow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For younger audiences, multi-million dollar ad campaigns ring hollow. — Jake Angelo, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2026

The government’s offers of dialogue with the protesters ring hollow as it is meant as a pressure valve internationally—for credulous Westerners who believe Iran’s political system is capable of reform—and domestically. — Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026

Until that changes, every future panel on Black wealth will ring hollow. — Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025

That special was a commercial endeavor itself, but its message didn’t always ring hollow. — Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for ring hollow

• apollo
• criollo
• follow
• malo
• swallow
• wallow