Today’s clue sounds simple enough because the clue is the word insincere. We’re looking for a four-letter word that will fulfill the down section. This is from the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle dated March 17, 2025.
What is another term for someone who is insincere?
The answer to this clue is the word GLIB. By definition, the word glib means things like a lack of depth and substance. Insincerity is also up there, which is why this is the answer. Other terms include being deceitful and having the lack of genuine feelings.
If we use it in a sentence, you can construct something like “Your answer sounds a bit suspicious, and you’re being glib about it”. It isn’t a common word that is used all the time, but it fills the bill. One final example is along the lines of “He gave a very glib response to what was a serious incident”. Why don’t you try using it to describe someone who is insincere the next time?
