INSINCERE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INSINCERE?

Need another word that means the same as “insincere”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “insincere” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Insincere” are: false, fake, hollow, artificial, feigned, pretended, exaggerated, overdone, lacking sincerity, not candid, not frank

Insincere as an Adjective

Definitions of "Insincere" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “insincere” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Lacking sincerity.
• Not expressing genuine feelings.

Synonyms of "Insincere" as an adjective (11 Words)

artificial	Artificially formal. An artificial diamond.
exaggerated	Represented as greater than is true or reasonable. An exaggerated opinion of oneself.
fake	Not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article. Fake designer clothing.
false	Used in names of plants animals and gems that superficially resemble the thing properly so called e g false oat. A false passport.
feigned	Simulated or pretended; insincere. Her eyes widened with feigned shock.
hollow	As if echoing in a hollow space. The hollow sound of footsteps in the empty ballroom.
lacking sincerity	Inadequate in amount or degree.
not candid	Informal or natural; especially caught off guard or unprepared.
not frank	Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.
overdone	Done to excess; exaggerated. An overdone show of camaraderie.
pretended	Adopted in order to deceive. Eating ice cream with pretended unconcern.

Usage Examples of "Insincere" as an adjective

• A charming but thoroughly insincere woman.
• She flashed him an insincere smile.
• Their praise was extravagant and insincere.

Associations of "Insincere" (30 Words)

adulation	Servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise. He found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans.
adulatory	Obsequiously complimentary. An adulatory review.
bogus	Not genuine or true (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted. A bogus insurance claim.
dishonest	Intended to mislead or cheat. He was a dishonest hypocrite prepared to exploit his family.
disingenuous	Not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness. A disingenuous excuse.
exaggerated	Represented as greater than is true or reasonable. An exaggerated opinion of oneself.
factitious	Artificially created or developed. A largely factitious national identity.
fake	A thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham. Fakes of Old Masters.
fawning	Attempting to win favor by flattery. Fawning adoration.
feigned	Simulated or pretended; insincere. Feigned sympathy.
flattering	Pleasing or gratifying. A flattering color.
flattery	Excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one’s own interests. She allowed no hint of flattery to enter her voice.
gaudy	Marked by conspicuous display. A gaudy costume.
groveling	Totally submissive.
hypocritical	Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case. Hypocritical praise.
ingratiate	Gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts. A sycophantic attempt to ingratiate herself with the local aristocracy.
ingratiating	Calculated to please or gain favor. With open arms and an ingratiating smile.
meretricious	Relating to or characteristic of a prostitute. A meretricious yet stylish book.
obsequious	Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree. They were served by obsequious waiters.
servile	Of or characteristic of a slave or slaves. The incurably servile housekeeper.
smarmy	Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech. Smarmy self importance.
specious	Plausible but false. A specious argument.
spurious	Plausible but false. This spurious reasoning results in nonsense.
sycophantic	Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery. A sycophantic interview.
tacky	(of glue, paint, or other substances) not fully dry and retaining a slightly sticky feel. Tacky varnish.
twisted	Having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented. A man with a twisted mind.
unctuous	Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech. He seemed anxious to please but not in an unctuous way.
untrue	Not true to an obligation or trust. Off level floors and untrue doors and windows.
untrustworthy	Not able to be relied on as honest or truthful. An untrustworthy person.