Uoprigtig
Uoprigtig is a Danish adjective meaning not sincere, lacking genuineness or honesty. It is used to describe statements, expressions, or motives that come across as feigned or deceitful. The term carries a negative evaluation and is often stronger than simply saying someone is not truthful, emphasizing insincerity rather than factual accuracy.
Origin and form: The word is formed by adding the negating prefix u- to oprigtig (sincere). This
Usage and nuance: Uoprigtig is more common in written Danish and formal speech, such as journalism, literary
- Et uoprigtigt løfte. (An insincere/premeditatedly dishonest promise.)
- Den uoprigtige tale gjorde indtrykket af forrådt skepsis. (The insincere speech left an impression of distrust.)
See also: oprigtig, uægte sproglig vurdering som uærlighed eller uoprigtighed i dansk. For related terms, see