Definitions for sincerity
sɪnˈsɛr ɪ tisin·cer·i·ty

Princeton's WordNet(2.50 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. earnestness, seriousness, sincerity(noun)

   an earnest and sincere feeling

2. sincerity(noun)

   the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical

   "his sincerity inspired belief"; "they demanded some proof of my sincerity"

3. sincerity, unassumingness(noun)

   a quality of naturalness and simplicity

   "the simple sincerity of folk songs"

4. seriousness, earnestness, serious-mindedness, sincerity(noun)

   the trait of being serious

   "a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"- Robert Rice

Wiktionary(3.50 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. sincerity(Noun)

   The quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation, hypocrisy, disguise, or false pretense.

   Etymology: From sincérité.

Webster Dictionary(4.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Sincerity(noun)

   the quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation, hypocrisy, disguise, or false pretense; sincereness

   Etymology: [L. sinceritas: cf. F. sincrit.]

Freebase(4.67 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Sincerity

   Sincerity is the virtue of one who speaks and acts truly about his or her own feelings, thoughts, and desires.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Sincerity

   in Carlyle's ethics the one test of all worth in a human being, that he really with his whole soul means what he is saying and doing, and is courageously ready to front time and eternity on the stake.

The Roycroft Dictionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. sincerity

   1. A mental attitude acquired after long practise by man, in order to conceal his ulterior motives. 2. To be childish, to be senile. 3. To lack invention, imagination or character. (A sincere man is one who bluffs only a part of the time.)

How to pronounce sincerity?

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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   Veena

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sincerity in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sincerity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of sincerity in a Sentence

1. Read MorePresident Hassan Rouhani:

   If there is sincerity, Iran has always welcomed dialogue and negotiations, i don't have pre-conditions. If the Read MorePresident Hassan Rouhani government is willing, let's start right now.

2. Debasish Mridha, M.D.:

   You are the architect of your own future, so design your future with uncompromising sincerity.

3. Ehsan Sehgal:

   To discuss spirituality and to be proficient in spirituality, are two different subjects. First, talks over that, and the second displays the source by itself. All can explore that, while all can be not that spirited source. The conversation can be a false matter, and based on deception, whereas, the spiritual figure's image is simply clear as a visionary mirror. Such ones adopt a way of fasting and patience, stay away from worldly affairs, and believe in God perfectly. They do not beg to the world and not sell their prayers. They remain the best supporter of all people and do not backbite, nor appreciate such conduct. They win the heart and mind of the people with their humility, tolerance, forgiveness, love, and sincerity in their tearful state of passion.

4. Moon Jae-in:

   If Chairman Kim (Jong Un) keeps the promise of denuclearization, he will be able to lead his country into prosperity, this path is never easy, but if the agreements at the summit are implemented with sincerity, the goal can be achieved.

5. Mencius:

   Sincerity is the way of Heaven.

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