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Adjective

IPA /ˈʌŋktʃuəs/

Too flattering or friendly in a way that seems insincere.

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The character's unctuous compliments made everyone suspicious.

Adjective

IPA /ɡlɪb/

Fluent and confident in a way that seems insincere or insufficiently thoughtful.

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His glib apology did little to reassure his sister.

Adjective

IPA /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒenjuəs/

Not fully honest or sincere, especially by pretending to know less than you do.

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It was disingenuous to claim he knew nothing about the party he had organised.

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