insinceresmile

noun
UK /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪə smaɪl/
US /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr smaɪl/

A smile that is not real or true.

She gave an insincere smile to hide her anger.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A polite but dishonest expression used to be nice without meaning it.

He greeted the new boss with an insincere smile.

3. A smile that hides true feelings like dislike or boredom.

Her insincere smile showed she didn't want to be there.

4. A smile used to flatter or please someone falsely.

The salesman's insincere smile made me distrust him.