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 Sybiha said Russia’s actions exposed its calls for a separate ceasefire around May 9 as insincere. — ABC News, 6 May 2026 As soon as Talarico’s primary victory over Jasmine Crockett was certain, conservatives called on those remarks and others to swiftly and uniformly deride his Christianity as blasphemous and insincere. — Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026 However, Owens’ mother, Pamela Dias, felt Lorincz’s courtroom apology was insincere. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026 Using artificial intelligence to compose a social media post in the wake of a tragedy, or using it to write a fan letter to an Olympic athlete, comes off as insincere. — Gayle Rogers, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insincere

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insincere

Adjective

Multiple schools are at the center of incidents in which teens are facing legal consequences for generating fake explicit images of their classmates.

— Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Gen Alphas seem to know almost immediately when something is fake, overproduced, delayed or culturally disconnected, which is why the strongest content right now often feels chaotic.

— Kelly Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of fake

Adjective

Both day-three draft picks in 2025, both battled injuries early in the season last year, and neither earned enough trust to see significant playing time until the meaningless season finale against the Giants.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Despite his youth, Ward can’t escape the Netflix Quarterback Injury Curse and he gets knocked out of the last meaningless game of the season.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of meaningless

Adjective

Reddington also took exception to the prosecution's description of injuries to Clancy's neck and wrists, which had been called superficial.

— Kristina Rex, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Medicare Advantage, despite offering more benefits and cost caps, faces issues with gaming, excessive prior authorization, and a focus on superficial perks.

— Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of superficial

Adjective

Ask Italian soccer club AS Roma, which on Wednesday made a double announcement that took the cross-pollination between the two fields to the next level.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Among the highlights is a double-height living room with a fireplace, a seated bar, and floor-to-ceiling glass doors spilling out to an expansive deck sporting a covered entertaining area, plus a pool and spa.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

Definition of double

Adjective

Amendments placed on the ballot by lawmakers would still need only a statewide majority — a distinction critics call hypocritical.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
The public is equally free to find the position ridiculous and hypocritical, and choose to support other leagues that better represent their feelings.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 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

In 1990, Flynn and 17-year-old Patrick Randall entered the Smarts' Derry condominium, forced Gregory Smart to his knees and shot him once in the head with a hollow-point bullet.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
Squeeze out any residual water in hollow bath toys before loading them into the dishwasher and position them with the openings facing downward.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Definition of hollow

Adjective

Jason Rezaian, the Washington Post reporter who was convicted on phony espionage charges and jailed for 544 days, might beg to differ with Blumenthal’s analysis.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
Some catalytic event—a Reichstag Fire analogue, or another January 6, or a bogus declassification purporting to show foreign hackers changing votes—could be used to manufacture a phony rationale for emergency action.

— James Robenalt, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026