Synonyms

sincerity

American

[sin-ser-i-tee] / sɪnˈsɛr ɪ ti /

noun

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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All this sincerity trickles down to the performances, too.

From Salon

“The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan” strikes the right balance of sincerity in the hands of Jasmine Warga, though there’s still plenty of material to tug at the heartstrings.

From The Wall Street Journal

In messaging that fired up the rank-and-file, leaders stressed their sincerity, their cause and their unity.

From Los Angeles Times

Turner’s pre-season press tour validated the apparent honesty of his vulnerability — writers and talk show hosts marveled at his good humor, lack of self-importance and radiant sincerity.

From Salon

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

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