sincerity
sihn-SEH-ruh-tee
Sincerity (noun) means the quality of being genuine and honest in what one says or feels. Example: “No one doubted the sincerity of her apology.”
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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."
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Etymology
From Latin sinceritas, from sincerus ("genuine").
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What does “sincerity” mean?
The word “sincerity” means the quality of being genuine and honest in what one says or feels. In plain terms, genuineness or honesty — the noun form of "sincere.".
How do you pronounce “sincerity”?
“Sincerity” is pronounced sihn-SEH-ruh-tee (/sɪnˈsɛɹəti/ in IPA).
How do you use “sincerity” in a sentence?
Here is “sincerity” used in a sentence: “No one doubted the sincerity of her apology.”
What part of speech is “sincerity”?
“Sincerity” is a noun.
Where does the word “sincerity” come from?
The word “sincerity” comes from Latin. From Latin sinceritas, from sincerus ("genuine").
Is “sincerity” a common word?
“Sincerity” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
