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 Johnson is not one to throw insincere flattery around, so his emphatic endorsement of Burden on Thursday and his praise for the way the young receiver is expanding his route tree and finishing reps felt significant. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for insincere

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insincere

Adjective

Ify’s box contains a fake $100 bill, but Catherine decides to keep her box.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Judges around the country have seen a rise in threats of violence and intimidation, including a fake swatting call to police about Barrett’s home in May.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of fake

Adjective

One sure focus is the rampant grade inflation that exaggerates student achievement and has made graduating high school close to meaningless as an indicator of college preparedness.

— U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
This distinction between meaningful and meaningless data evokes signal versus noise, a communication concept formulated by the mathematician Claude Shannon.

— Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of meaningless

Adjective

Ferrell, Henchy and David Gordon Green all previously worked on Eastbound & Down, a sports comeback series with enough superficial similarities to underline how toothless The Hawk and especially its characters are.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Screenings are inconsistent or superficial, resulting in a lack of follow-up for people with problematic drinking.

— Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026

Definition of superficial

Adjective

If Messi is the main focus of England’s attention, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has to contend with the double threat of Bellingham and Kane.

— James Robson, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Blorian, 26, captained Hapoel Be’er Sheva to an Israeli cup and league-title double last season.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of double

Adjective

Or means that any comments are supposedly hypocritical.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Earlier this month, Matsui’s campaign came after Vang for taking corporate donations from Sacramento-area businesses during her city council campaigns, implying that Vang’s vows to not accept money from corporate PACs in her congressional bid is hypocritical.

— Mathew Miranda June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 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