sincerity
/sin'seriti/
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy: Sincerity refers to the state or condition of being genuine, honest, and truthful in one's feelings, beliefs, or actions.
- The quality of being earnest and serious in intention or character: It can also denote a serious and heartfelt earnestness in one's manner or approach.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- I never doubted her sincerity when she apologized. (I was always convinced her apology was genuine.)
- The politician's speech lacked sincerity; it felt rehearsed and empty. (The speech did not feel honest or heartfelt.)
- He spoke with great sincerity about his commitment to the project. (He spoke in a very earnest and genuine way about his commitment.)
Advanced Usage
- "In all sincerity": Used as a phrase to emphasize that what one is saying is completely honest and heartfelt.
- In all sincerity, I believe this is the best course of action for everyone. (I am being completely honest when I say I believe this.)
- The concept is often contrasted with its opposite, insincerity or hypocrisy.
Variants and Related Words
- Sincere (adj): Describing a person, feeling, or action that shows sincerity.
- She offered a sincere thank you.
- Sincerely (adv): In a sincere manner.
- I sincerely hope you feel better soon.
Synonyms
- Honesty: Truthfulness and straightforwardness of conduct.
- Genuineness: The quality of being authentic and not fake.
- Earnestness: Serious and intense conviction.
- Candor: The quality of being open and honest in expression.
Antonyms
- Insincerity: The quality of not being genuine or honest.
- Hypocrisy: The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform.
- Deceitfulness: The action or practice of deceiving someone.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To doubt someone's sincerity": To question whether someone is being genuine.
- After he broke his promise, I began to doubt his sincerity.
- "A mark of sincerity": A sign or indication that someone is sincere.
- Her direct eye contact was a mark of her sincerity.
Noun
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the trait of being serious
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a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness- Robert Rice
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a quality of naturalness and simplicity
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the simple sincerity of folk songs
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the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical
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his sincerity inspired belief
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they demanded some proof of my sincerity
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an earnest and sincere feeling
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