sincerity
word
/sɪnˈsɛɹəti/
/sɪnsˈɛɹɪti/
Definition
The quality of being honest and expressing true feelings, without pretending or lying.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or positive contexts. Common with 'with' ('with sincerity'), 'show', 'admire', and as a compliment. Opposite is 'insincerity'. Sometimes confused with 'honesty'; 'sincerity' stresses genuine feelings.
Spanish: sinceridadPortuguese (BR): sinceridadePortuguese (PT): sinceridadeChinese (Simplified): 真诚 - 诚意Chinese (Traditional): 真誠 - 誠意Hindi: ईमानदारी - सत्यताArabic: الإخلاص - الصدقBengali: সততা - আন্তরিকতাRussian: искренностьJapanese: 誠実さ - 真心Vietnamese: sự chân thànhKorean: 성실함 - 진정성Turkish: samimiyet - içtenlikUrdu: خلوص - سچائیIndonesian: ketulusan - keikhlasan
Example Sentences
We appreciate your sincerity.
basic
Please speak with sincerity.
basic
I could feel the sincerity in his apology.
natural
Her sincerity made everyone trust her.
basic
It's hard to question her sincerity when she looks you in the eyes.
natural
He always speaks with sincerity, even about difficult topics.
natural