(ふせいじつ)

ふせいじつ
adjective
insincere; dishonest; unfaithful
1. insincere; dishonest; unfaithful; disingenuous
Lacking sincerity or honesty in one's words, actions, or attitude. Describes a person or behavior that does not show genuine care or truthfulness.
不誠実(ふせいじつ)態度(たいど)(ゆる)せない。
I can't forgive that insincere attitude.
(かれ)約束(やくそく)(まも)らない不誠実(ふせいじつ)(ひと)だ。
He is a dishonest person who doesn't keep his promises.
会社(かいしゃ)不誠実(ふせいじつ)対応(たいおう)(たい)して、消費者(しょうひしゃ)から批判(ひはん)(こえ)()がった。
Consumers raised criticism against the company's insincere response.

Compound of () (not, un-) + 誠実(せいじつ) (sincere, honest). The negative form of 誠実(せいじつ).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 不誠実(ふせいじつ)態度(たいど): insincere attitude
  • 不誠実(ふせいじつ)対応(たいおう): dishonest response/handling
  • 不誠実(ふせいじつ)(ひと): an insincere person
  • 不誠実(ふせいじつ)行為(こうい): dishonest conduct

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 不真面目(ふまじめ): not serious, flippant — focuses on lack of earnestness
  • 不正直(ふしょうじき): dishonest — focuses specifically on lying or deception
  • 誠実(せいじつ): sincere, honest — the positive counterpart