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insincerity

[/ˌɪnsɪnˈserɪti/]
nounfemininepl: insinceridades
insinceridade
1. The quality or state of being insincere; lack of genuine feeling or honesty in expression or behavior
His insincerity was apparent when he smiled while delivering bad news.
A insinceridade dele era aparente quando sorriu ao entregar más notícias.
2. A dishonest or hypocritical statement or action
She detected insincerity in his apology.
Ela detectou insinceridade no pedido de desculpas dele.
NYC Slang
two-facedness
Synonyms
hypocrisydishonestyfalsenessdeceitpretenseartificialityduplicity
Antonyms
sincerityhonestygenuinenesscandorauthenticitytruthfulness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
insinceridade
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
insinceridade
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
insinceridade
Standard usage
Portugal
insinceridade
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ring hollow
wear one's heart on one's sleeve (opposite)
speak with forked tongue
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