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

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.5 / 4 votes

1. earnestness, seriousness, sinceritynoun

   an earnest and sincere feeling

2. sinceritynoun

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

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

3. sincerity, unassumingnessnoun

   a quality of naturalness and simplicity

   "the simple sincerity of folk songs"

4. seriousness, earnestness, serious-mindedness, sinceritynoun

   the trait of being serious

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 4 votes

1. sinceritynoun

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

2. Etymology: From sincérité.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sincereness, Sinceritynoun

   Etymology: sincerité, French; from sincere.

   1. Honesty of intention; purity of mind.

   Jesus Christ has purchased for us terms of reconciliation, who will accept of sincerity instead of perfection; but then this sincerity implies our honest endeavours to do our utmost. John Rogers.

   2. Freedom from hypocrisy.

   In thy consort cease to fear a foe;
   For thee she feels sincerity of woe. Alexander Pope, Odyssey.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sincerity

   Sincerity is the virtue of one who communicates and acts in accordance with the entirety of their feelings, beliefs, thoughts, and desires in a manner that is honest and genuine.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sincerity

   Sincerity is the quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy. It signifies being genuine, honest, and true in thoughts, feelings, intentions, or actions. A sincere person expresses themselves without concealing their true emotions or beliefs.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.3 / 3 votes

1. Sinceritynoun

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

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

WikidataRate this definition:4.7 / 6 votes

1. Sincerity

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

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

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 DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

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.)

Matched Categories

1. • Naturalness
   • Trait
   • Truthfulness

How to pronounce sincerity?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say sincerity in sign language?

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. Alex Kendrick:

   We intentionally showed the film to pastors and community leaders to get their support, our bull's-eye audience are people of faith and the church, and we are trying to call them to a more devoted and sincere walk and that they express faith with conviction and sincerity.

2. Fred Thompson:

   After two years in Washington, I often long for the realism and sincerity of Hollywood.

3. Lu Shaye:

   If Canada has a sincerity of resolving these issues, then Canada will not do such things. We hope Canada thinks twice before making any actions.

4. Igori Tronin:

   I don't believe in the sincerity of the EU even when they offer credits and guarantees. There is confrontation now between Russia and the West which is directed by the United States. But my family will vote for Moldova's 'eastern' development.

5. Wang Yi:

   We will extend the invitation to the leaders of all relevant countries and international organizations. No matter who it is, as long as they come in sincerity, we welcome them.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sincerity
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sincerity
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=sincerity
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sincerity
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sincerity
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sincerity
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Sincerity
9. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=sincerity