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sincerity

American  
[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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Turns out, Americans like sincerity, authenticity and a splashy showman.

From The Wall Street Journal

The novel has been described as beautiful, moving and absorbing — perhaps “White Lotus” with more sincerity and heart.

From Los Angeles Times

But even here, her sincerity overcomes her weakness for sentimental flourishes, including Amine Bouhafa’s treacly score.

From Los Angeles Times

“No, of course not,” said Boaz, without a trace of sincerity.

From Literature

Now the late-night animation channel has a new offering: “Haha, You Clowns,” which is much in the same vein of saccharine sincerity mixed with awkward absurdity.

From Salon