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

Within a couple of hours, Wilkins’ replies to the post were flooded with accusations of favoritism, questioning the use of taxpayer funds to book her and mocking her sincerity about being chosen as a performer following high-profile exits from the event. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026

Cancer wants sincerity, reassurance and the freedom to address what’s happening beneath the surface. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

By that time, the judge had already cast doubt on his sincerity. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

When an audience member posed a hypothetical choice between a flawed but distinctive film and a polished but unremarkable one, Leung said either would do, arguing that cinema’s goal was sincerity, in performance or in a director’s expression, rather than polish. — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 20 June 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