sincerity

noun

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

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Kane calls it a compound, lightly, with a hint of sincerity. Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025 Thousands of Reddit users took to the comments section to praise the sincerity of this sweet tradition. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025 Workplace harmony and effectiveness easily win over sincerity in this case. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025 One of the most unique factors about FundFluent is the team’s sincerity and transparency. William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 2025.

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