noun
sincerity
sihn-SEH-ruh-tee
noun
1
The quality of being genuine and honest in what one says or feels.
"No one doubted the sincerity of her apology."
How to Use Sincerity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGenuineness or honesty — the noun form of "sincere."
Word Forms
sincerities plural
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Etymology
From Latin sinceritas, from sincerus ("genuine").