sincerity

[ sin-ser-i-tee ]

noun

1. freedom from deceit, hypocrisy, or duplicity; honesty in intention or in communicating; earnestness.

   Synonyms: frankness, candor, truth

   Antonyms: duplicity

Other Words From

• super·sin·ceri·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sincerity¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from the Latin word sincēritās; sincere, -ity

Synonym Study

See honor.

Example Sentences

“You could play that line with all the darkness and sincerity that you can muster, and it might really strike a chord in the the heart of the audience, or you could put a tiny little spin on it and get a big laugh,” he said, thinking about it for a moment.

From Los Angeles Times

"Shrinking" gives its audience a raw glimpse of a young person's grief and mental illness and handles it with delicate sincerity and sometimes a little mess.

From Salon

The sincerity that he brings, and my ... let’s call it boisterous, manic, boy-like, energy … was just a whole lot of fun.

From Los Angeles Times

"In short, you say truths, outright lies and half-truths in the middle, with an equal amount of enthusiasm and sincerity at all times," said Ms Riesman.

From BBC

Jurado has questioned De León’s sincerity, saying in recent weeks that he has not learned his lesson.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• candor
• earnestness
• frankness
• genuineness
• goodwill
• impartiality
• probity
• reliability
• seriousness
• trustworthiness
• truth
• truthfulness
• veracity