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unaufrichtig

dishonest, insincere

adjective UN-auf-rikh-tikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Also means

not straightforward

Usage Note

Unaufrichtig is the antonym of aufrichtig (sincere/honest); it refers to deliberate insincerity rather than outright lying (lügen). Often used in interpersonal contexts: „Er war mir gegenüber unaufrichtig.“

Examples

"Ich finde es unaufrichtig, wenn jemand nicht sagt, was er wirklich denkt."

Natural Translation

I find it dishonest when someone doesn't say what they really think.

Literal Translation

I find it insincere when someone not says what he really thinks.

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