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 Word Forms

• supersincerity 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

Though O’Brien is flexing his emotional range here, his hunky sincerity lands in part because Sweeney remains steady in the opposite registry.

From Los Angeles Times

As singers, we all have a responsibility to ourselves and to our audience to make sure that everything we sing is coming from a place of sincerity.

From Los Angeles Times

Against that backdrop, some in the pro-Palestinian camp are questioning the sincerity and efficacy of the Australian government's posturing towards Israel.

From BBC

In Myers’ music, which he writes mostly himself, even the drinking songs feel pretty suave; he’s always using his dreamy eyes to beam a gentlemanly sincerity.

From Los Angeles Times

But she’s questioning the sincerity of her motivations along the way.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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