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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In the film’s version of events, the fate of the plane and everyone on it comes down to Nobody’s ability to manipulate the relative sincerity of Japan’s Deputy Minister Shinichi Ishida and Seo Go-myung. Kayti Burt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025 Several applauded Clark’s transparency and sincerity. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025 Success won’t be measured in scale, but in sincerity. Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025 Critics after the screening agreed that when given a character perfectly tailored to his strengths (cocky sincerity, charismatic twerpiness), Timmy is a live wire. Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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