insincerely
/ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪrli/ (ame, ipa)
insincerely — adverb
1. in a way that is not genuine: when a person's words or what they show on the out
in a way that is not genuine: when a person's words or what they show on the outside seem kind or pleasant, but their real feelings are different
Fatima smiled insincerely at the joke, then looked at her watch.
smiled + insincerely: common with facial expressions and body language
Kwame insincerely told his aunt he loved the scratchy green sweater.
The manager praised Ji-min's work insincerely, already planning to replace the junior developer.
Elena answered insincerely when her friend asked if she wanted to see the film.
Pedro agreed insincerely to help move the heavy furniture, hoping someone else would do it.
- disingenuously
more formal; often suggests calculated or strategic dishonesty, not just casual pretence
- hypocritically
stronger; implies a moral contradiction between stated beliefs and actual behaviour
- falsely
broader in meaning; can refer to factual inaccuracy as well as emotional dishonesty
文法句型
[verb of communication or expression] + insincerely
用法筆記
Typically modifies verbs of communication (say, speak, apologize, thank) or facial expression (smile, grin). When someone acts insincerely, the context often reveals a gap between their outward behaviour and their real feelings — for example, through body language, tone of voice, or later actions that contradict the original gesture.