Definition for IN-SIN-CERE'

IN-SIN-CERE', a. [L. insincerus; in and sincerus, sincere.]

  1. Not sincere; not being in truth what one appears to be; dissembling; hypocritical; false; used of persons; as, an insincere heart.
  2. Deceitful; hypocritical; false; used of things; as, insincere declarations or professions.
  3. Not sound.

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