false sincerity

Frequency: 6.39.2 per million words

Similar to fake sincerity, meaning not genuine.

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Examples (10)

  • His apologies seemed to be laced with a false sincerity that made me suspicious.
  • She detected a false sincerity in his voice when he claimed he had no idea about the matter.
  • The politician's speech was full of false sincerity, aiming to win over voters with empty promises.
  • I couldn't believe his tears; they felt like a display of false sincerity.
  • Beware of those who offer compliments with false sincerity; their intentions might not be pure.
  • The actor's performance was so convincing, yet there was an underlying current of false sincerity.
  • He tried to console her with words that sounded like false sincerity.
  • The charity organization warned donors about individuals who solicit funds with false sincerity.
  • Her smile didn't reach her eyes, betraying a false sincerity that unnerved him.
  • We must distinguish between genuine concern and false sincerity to avoid being misled.