Meaning & use
sincerity
The quality of being honest and genuine in one's feelings, words, or intentions.
See it in a sentence
The sincerity in his apology convinced her that he truly regretted his mistake.
She thanked the volunteers with such sincerity that several of them were moved to tears.
A note on using this word
Often judged through tone of voice or consistency between someone's words and actions.
Words with a similar meaning
honestygenuineness
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Words with an opposite meaning
insincerityhypocrisy
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