Sincerity Meaning
/sɪnˈsɛɹəti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality or state of being sincere.
Sentence Examples
Nancy seems to lack sincerity.
Tom is a man of absolute sincerity.
If you question his sincerity, do not ask for his help.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The judge was deeply impressed by the defendant's ____ during his testimony.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The depth of his ____ was evident in the way he looked directly into her eyes while apologize.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English sinceritie, from Old French sincerité and Medieval Latin sincēritās; both from Latin sincēritās, from sincērus + -tās. Equivalent to sincere + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"I protest, in the sincerity of love."
— c. 1603–1604 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Othello, the Moore of Venice”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act II, scene iii]:
"If the shew of any thing be good for any thing, I am sure sincerity is better"
— c. 1779-1790, Vicesimus Knox, Essays Moral and Literary:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The judge was deeply impressed by the defendant's ____ during his testimony.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The depth of his ____ was evident in the way he looked directly into her eyes while apologize.