sincerity

[ sin-ser-i-tee ]

noun

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

   Synonyms: frankness, candor, truth

   Antonyms: duplicity

Other Words From

• super·sin·ceri·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sincerity¹

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

Synonym Study

See honor.

Example Sentences

They are dedicated to filling the world with stories, emotions, curiosity, and sincerity using the power of creativity and technology.

From Popular-Science

When Elin posted on Reddit about her idea, she said she received a couple of responses, but was struck by Adams’s enthusiasm and sincerity.

From Washington Post

That the son of the president, someone who has been on the campaign trail stumping for his father, would say this with sincerity during a period when deaths from the coronavirus are on the rise is simply callous.

From Washington Post

Some believe that China is showing its readiness to assume a leadership position on global climate initiatives, while others doubted the sincerity of Xi’s vow.

From Fortune

The government has now said it is taking measures to “immediately cancel all mining titles held in National Parks” around the country but campaigners are not buying the sincerity of government on this until it is signed into law.

From Quartz

Was it because of his sincerity to support women or was it to build his personal brand?

From The Daily Beast

But as faking sincerity is difficult, replicating insouciance is a challenge.

From The Daily Beast

The fact is, many people will question your sincerity if you just keep going to black churches in search of black votes.

From The Daily Beast

Kim approached her career with tenacity and sincerity; any sort of coolness, remove, or privacy was not a luxury she could afford.

From The Daily Beast

It has its own heartbeat and a sincerity and entertainment value, and is quite uplifting.

From The Daily Beast

Answered Elizabeth, hardly attempting to conceal her scornful doubt of his sincerity.

From Project Gutenberg

"It is good to pray here," she said, in a tone the mildness and sincerity of which made the reproach more cutting.

From Project Gutenberg

It would be impossible to find two figures more life-like, more literal, or painted with greater sincerity.

From Project Gutenberg

It is best not to dig and delve for a meaning, Miss Tessa; society sanctions many phrases that you would not speak in sincerity.

From Project Gutenberg

Covenanting should be engaged in with sincerity, and with a resolution to perform the engagement made.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• candor
• earnestness
• frankness
• genuineness
• goodwill
• impartiality
• probity
• reliability
• seriousness
• trustworthiness
• truth
• truthfulness
• veracity