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sincerity

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[sin-ser-i-tee] / sɪnˈsɛr ɪ ti /

noun

  1. freedom from deceit, hypocrisy, or duplicity; honesty in intention or in communicating; earnestness.

    Synonyms:
    frankness, candor, truth
    Antonyms:
    duplicity

Related Words

See honor.

Other Word Forms

  • supersincerity noun

Etymology

Origin of sincerity

First recorded in 1540–50; from the Latin word sincēritās; sincere, -ity

Example Sentences

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Mansky, a member of the Academy, said Talankin's sincerity won people over.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Scared by his sincerity, Violetta warns him off with a bouncy display of vocal fireworks that declare that she isn’t one to be caged by commitment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"Peace is not just the absence of violence. It requires trust, justice and political sincerity," Mang Khongsai, a Kuki student leader, told the BBC.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

“I wanted to give them sincerity and emotional weight as well as lightness and humor, and the actors shared that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

“That’s wonderful,” Clara said, though Ash somehow doubted her sincerity.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo