insincere
intermediateB1/ˌɪn.sɪnˈsɪər/ · in-sin-cere
Not expressing genuine feelings; lacking sincerity.
Meanings
Not expressing genuine feelings; lacking sincerity.
ایسے خیالات یا جذبات کا اظہار نہ کرنا جو حقیقی ہوں; غیر مخلص.
غیر مخلص
ghair mukhlish
Common Collocations
- insincere apology
- insincere smile
- insincere friendship
Example Sentences
His insincere apology did not win her forgiveness.
اس کا غیر مخلص معافی مانگنا اس کی معافی نہیں جیت سکا.
Us ka ghair mukhlish maafi mangna us ki maafi nahi jeet saka.
She could tell he was being insincere about his feelings.
اسے پتہ چل گیا کہ وہ اپنے جذبات کے بارے میں غیر مخلص ہے.
Usay pata chal gaya ke woh apne jazbat ke bare mein ghair mukhlish hai.
The insincere compliments made her feel uncomfortable.
غیر مخلص تعریفوں نے اسے بے چینی محسوس کروائی.
Ghair mukhlish tareefon ne usay bechaini mehsoos karwai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'in-' as a prefix meaning 'not' and 'sincere' as 'genuine'. So insincere means 'not genuine'.
Imagine a person wearing a mask to symbolize their insincere nature.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں اگر کتنی بھی ہو خوش گواریت، سچ تو یہ ہے سچ کو نہ رکھنا کبھی بھول کے.
Ishq mein agar kitni bhi ho khush ghuariyat, sach to yeh hai sach ko na rakhna kabhi bhool ke.
In love, no matter how pleasant it is, the truth is to never forget the truth.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جھوٹ کے پاؤں نہیں ہوتے.
Jhoot ke paon nahin hote.
Lies have no legs.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "insincerus" — not pure, not honest
First known use: 19th century
The term 'insincere' came into English in the early 19th century, derived from the Latin word that refers to a lack of genuineness.