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Definition of sincerity

sincerity

/sɪnˈsɛr.ə.ti/
sin · cer · i · ty
Adverb:sincerely
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Plural:sincerities
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Adjective:sincere
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy; genuine honesty of mind and feeling.

Example

"The quiet sincerity of her apology convinced everyone in the room that she truly regretted the mistake."

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• Rhymes for sincerity

• Nearby Words

sincere
sincerely
sincereness
sincerity
sinclair
sine
sinew

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French sincérité, from Latin sinceritas ('wholeness, purity, integrity'), derived from sincerus ('clean, pure, sound'). A popular folk etymology claiming the word comes from Latin sine cera ('without wax', supposedly referring to unpatched marble statues) is historically unfounded.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sincerity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sincerity
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