sincerity

noun

sin·​cer·​i·​ty sin-ˈser-ə-tē  -ˈsir- 

sən-

: the quality or state of being sincere : honesty of mind : freedom from hypocrisy

Examples of sincerity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Toeing the line between sincerity and tongue-in-cheek humor, Edelman claims to have developed an obsession with contemporary Christian music after Smith invited him to a concert. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

His sincerity, the fearlessness of trying—very hard and very publicly—is success in itself. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026

Say what matters clearly, and let sincerity carry the spotlight. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

This is what gives the film its experiential sincerity — the lived perspective of its Ukrainian crew leaving a nonfictional trace across every level of the fiction, something Stever handles with unusual reverence. — Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sincerity

• in all sincerity

Rhymes for sincerity

• alterity
• asperity
• austerity
• celerity
• dexterity
• disparity
• hilarity
• molarity
• planarity
• polarity
• posterity
• prosperity