sincerity
Americannoun
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
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