IN SINCERE 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 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 And so, open door policies rarely fail because leaders are insincere. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Everyone else was various degrees of insincere or arch. — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for insincere

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insincere

Adjective

The Scarlet Knights ran a fake punt to convert a fourth and 21 for a 44-yard gain that sparked a touchdown drive to close the gap to three points.

— Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
The products, which sport fake USDA inspection labels, were distributed to grocery stores and restaurants across the United States.

— Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of fake

Adjective

Having a talent advantage is meaningless if the Horned Frogs aren’t focused on the opponent directly in front of them.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
Eventually, my mother comes downstairs again and puts her arms around him and holds him, whispering something to him, words that to me are meaningless and incomprehensible.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of meaningless

Adjective

That sets up a meeting in which any agreements might be superficial but a possible start to something larger.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Why Proxy Networks Are Different While proxy structure is also rented from third-party providers and serves as core infrastructure for data tasks, the resemblance is superficial at scale.

— Mindaugas Čaplinskas, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of superficial

Adjective

Ticketed economy and premium economy passengers who are at least 15 years old can pay $495 to book a four-hour session (no double bookings allowed).

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
The bedroom itself is a typical loft with a low ceiling and a double bed, and is accessed by the storage staircase.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of double

Adjective

There is something deeply hypocritical about discovering and using the language of women’s liberation only when your own status, reputation, or income is at stake.

— Laura Jung, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
That some people in these industries, including those who are well paid, would look at our economy and seek out other ways of doing things is neither hypocritical nor surprising.

— Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 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

Every unfilled titanium lattice sank as water flooded its hollow channels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026
According to Mason Huddleston, an urban agriculturalist at Oklahoma State University Extension, one of the plant’s most distinguishing features is its smooth, hollow stem, marked with purple or reddish-purple spots.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of hollow

Adjective

Motley Broom, who has been married to the same man for more than 13 years, said the image of the kiss is phony and AI-generated.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Located in Sachs’ studio at 245 Centre Street, the phony Chanel store has a sign with 31 Rue Cambon on its front door, and a black Chanel-esque ensemble in one street-front window and a red one in the other.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026