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Insincere

Not being in truth what one appears to be; not sincere; dissembling; hypocritical; disingenuous; deceitful; false; -- said of persons; also of speech, thought; etc.; as, insincere declarations.

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Similar meaning 34

Buttery 84% connected

Having the qualities, consistence, or appearance, of butter.

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Buttery 84% connected

Having the qualities, consistence, or appearance, of butter.

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False 84% connected

Uttering falsehood; unveracious; given to deceit; dishnest; as, a false witness.

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False 84% connected

Uttering falsehood; unveracious; given to deceit; dishnest; as, a false witness.

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Fawning 84% connected

of Fawn

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Fawning 84% connected

of Fawn

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Feigned 84% connected

of Feign

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Feigned 84% connected

of Feign

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Fulsome 84% connected

Full; abundant; plenteous; not shriveled.

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Fulsome 84% connected

Full; abundant; plenteous; not shriveled.

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Gilded 84% connected

of Gild

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Gilded 84% connected

of Gild

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Glossy 84% connected

Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface.

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Glossy 84% connected

Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface.

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Hypocritical 84% connected

Of or pertaining to a hypocrite, or to hypocrisy; as, a hypocriticalperson; a hypocritical look; a hypocritical action.

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Hypocritical 84% connected

Of or pertaining to a hypocrite, or to hypocrisy; as, a hypocriticalperson; a hypocritical look; a hypocritical action.

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Meretricious 84% connected

Of or pertaining to prostitutes; having to do with harlots; lustful; as, meretricious traffic.

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Meretricious 84% connected

Of or pertaining to prostitutes; having to do with harlots; lustful; as, meretricious traffic.

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Obsequious 84% connected

Promptly obedient, or submissive, to the will of another; compliant; yielding to the desires of another; devoted.

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Obsequious 84% connected

Promptly obedient, or submissive, to the will of another; compliant; yielding to the desires of another; devoted.

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Oily 84% connected

Consisting of oil; containing oil; having the nature or qualities of oil; unctuous; oleaginous; as, oily matter or substance.

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Oily 84% connected

Consisting of oil; containing oil; having the nature or qualities of oil; unctuous; oleaginous; as, oily matter or substance.

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Oleaginous 84% connected

Having the nature or qualities of oil; oily; unctuous.

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Oleaginous 84% connected

Having the nature or qualities of oil; oily; unctuous.

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Plausible 84% connected

Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

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Plausible 84% connected

Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

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Soapy 84% connected

Resembling soap; having the qualities of, or feeling like, soap; soft and smooth.

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Soapy 84% connected

Resembling soap; having the qualities of, or feeling like, soap; soft and smooth.

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Specious 84% connected

Presenting a pleasing appearance; pleasing in form or look; showy.

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Specious 84% connected

Presenting a pleasing appearance; pleasing in form or look; showy.

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Sycophantic 84% connected

Alt. of Sycophantical

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Sycophantic 84% connected

Alt. of Sycophantical

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Unctuous 84% connected

Of the nature or quality of an unguent or ointment; fatty; oily; greasy.

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Unctuous 84% connected

Of the nature or quality of an unguent or ointment; fatty; oily; greasy.

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Hollowness 74% connected

State of being hollow.

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Hollowness 74% connected

State of being hollow.

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Artful 66% connected

Performed with, or characterized by, art or skill.

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Artful 66% connected

Performed with, or characterized by, art or skill.

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Counterfeit 66% connected

Representing by imitation or likeness; having a resemblance to something else; portrayed.

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Counterfeit 66% connected

Representing by imitation or likeness; having a resemblance to something else; portrayed.

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Dishonest 66% connected

Dishonorable; shameful; indecent; unchaste; lewd.

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Dishonest 66% connected

Dishonorable; shameful; indecent; unchaste; lewd.

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Dishonorable 66% connected

Wanting in honor; not honorable; bringing or deserving dishonor; staining the character, and lessening the reputation; shameful; disgraceful; base.

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Dishonorable 66% connected

Wanting in honor; not honorable; bringing or deserving dishonor; staining the character, and lessening the reputation; shameful; disgraceful; base.

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Disingenuous 66% connected

Not noble; unbecoming true honor or dignity; mean; unworthy; as, disingenuous conduct or schemes.

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Disingenuous 66% connected

Not noble; unbecoming true honor or dignity; mean; unworthy; as, disingenuous conduct or schemes.

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False 66% connected

Uttering falsehood; unveracious; given to deceit; dishnest; as, a false witness.

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False 66% connected

Uttering falsehood; unveracious; given to deceit; dishnest; as, a false witness.

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Imitative 66% connected

Inclined to imitate, copy, or follow; imitating; exhibiting some of the qualities or characteristics of a pattern or model; dependent on example; not…

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Imitative 66% connected

Inclined to imitate, copy, or follow; imitating; exhibiting some of the qualities or characteristics of a pattern or model; dependent on example; not…

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Unreal 66% connected

Not real; unsubstantial; fanciful; ideal.

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Unreal 66% connected

Not real; unsubstantial; fanciful; ideal.

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Attribute 2

Sincerity 66% connected

The quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation, hypocrisy, disguise, or false pretense; sincereness.

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Sincerity 66% connected

The quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation, hypocrisy, disguise, or false pretense; sincereness.

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Antonym 2

Sincere 94% connected

Pure; unmixed; unadulterated.

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Sincere 94% connected

Pure; unmixed; unadulterated.

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