sincerity

noun

sin·​cer·​i·​ty sin-ˈser-ə-tē  -ˈsir- 

sən-

: the quality or state of being sincere : honesty of mind : freedom from hypocrisy

Examples of sincerity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shifting ground Economic and supply chain experts note that the sincerity of Trump's tariff rates remains uncertain, with many expecting them to be lowered based on negotiations between the Trump administration and individual countries. —Dylan Butts,anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025

While men and women exhibit similar frequencies in over-apologizing, the habit can undermine professional authority and dilute the sincerity of genuine apologies. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

But there was a sincerity about it, too, especially with the O'Dessa journey and feeling more like a love story than anything else. —Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025

The rule crafted by Syed, who now runs his own law practice, prevents the department from challenging the sincerity of an officer’s beliefs. —Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sincerity

• in all sincerity

Rhymes for sincerity

• alterity
• asperity
• austerity
• celerity
• dexterity
• disparity
• hilarity
• molarity
• planarity
• polarity
• posterity
• prosperity