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 addition to learning content, your audience needs to believe in the sincerity of the speaker. Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 During our conversation, Heidecker spoke about Slipping Away, the challenges of embracing sincerity, how his musical career has developed and flourished, the end of the world, and why his next record might need to be funny. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024 Next, Dwight and his hulking bodyguard, Bigfoot, show up at Thresher’s weed farm itself, slinging accusations, which Thresher denies with apparent sincerity. Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024 Generously candid, his humor is rivaled only by his sincerity. Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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