sincerity

CEFRB2

/sɪnˈsɛɹəti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of being honest and genuine.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The quality or state of being sincere.

Examples

  • If you question his sincerity, do not ask for his help.

  • Tom is a man of absolute sincerity.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • Nancy seems to lack sincerity.

  • I protest, in the sincerity of love.

  • If the shew of any thing be good for any thing, I am sure sincerity is better

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Origin

noun

From Middle English sinceritie, from Old French sincerité and Medieval Latin sincēritās; both from Latin sincēritās, from sincērus + -tās. Equivalent to sincere + -ity.