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An insincere apology does not feel honest.
What does Insincere mean?
Insincere means not honest in feeling or words.
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Not truly meaning what you say or show.
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The character sounded insincere when he praised the plan.
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WordInsincere.
Partadjective.
MeaningInsincere means not honest in feeling or words.
ExampleExample: An insincere apology does not feel honest.
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- in · sin · seer
- Strongest beat
- seer
- Ending
- seer
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on seer.
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Insincere word family
Base word
insincere
adjective
insincere
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adverb
insincerely
In a way that is not sincere.
noun
sincerity
Honest feeling or expression.
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