sincerity

noun

sin·​cer·​i·​ty sin-ˈser-ə-tē How to pronounce sincerity (audio) -ˈsir- How to pronounce sincerity (audio)
sən-
: the quality or state of being sincere : honesty of mind : freedom from hypocrisy

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There are reasons to doubt the sincerity of HTS’s moderate turn. Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024 Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024 The first-time leading lady, who has cerebral palsy herself, instills her character with effervescence, gumption and a winning, earnest sincerity. Courtney Howard, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024 In a song that calls for sincerity — or at least, the performance of sincerity —his inherent Jeff Goldblum-ness becomes more glaring. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sincerity 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sincerity was in the 15th century

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“Sincerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sincerity. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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