QUACKISH

Etymology

Adjective

quackish (comparative more quackish, superlative most quackish)

Like a quack (fraudulent doctor), or characteristic of quackery.

Source: Wiktionary


Quack"ish, a.

Definition: Like a quack; boasting; characterized by quackery. Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SINCERE

(adjective) open and genuine; not deceitful; “he was a good man, decent and sincere”; “felt sincere regret that they were leaving”; “sincere friendship”


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