ことさらめく

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

seem contrived; appear unnatural; look forced

Describes a situation, behavior, or expression that feels deliberately manufactured rather than spontaneous or genuine.

• 彼かれの謝しゃ罪ざいはことさらめいていて、誠せい意いが感かんじられなかった。

  His apology seemed contrived and lacked sincerity.