sincerity
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.”
How to use sincerity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGenuineness or honesty — the noun form of "sincere."
Word forms
sincerities plural
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No one doubted the _____ of her apology.
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.