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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Chloe is successful, tightly wound and over-calculating to the extent that doubting her sincerity is unavoidable. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025 Read: The sincerity and absurdity of Hollywood’s best action franchise As a grand valediction to a long-running storyline, the self-reflexiveness makes some sense. David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025 The two Iranian sources told CNN that Tehran harbors mounting doubts about US sincerity in talks. Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 23 May 2025 Use this New Moon to clarify how trust is being earned in your life through care, competence, sincerity, and reliability. Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sincerity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Jun. 2025.

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