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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



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Other Words From

  • super·sin·ceri·ty noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sincerity1

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

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Synonym Study

See honor.

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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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