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Sincere

Verb / sɪˈnsɪr / Another word for sincere — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

honest and genuine; not pretending or lying

Synonyms & similar words

insincere earnest solemn genuine authentic honest truthful straightforward frank candid earnest heartfelt unfeigned real true faithful loyal devoted dedicated committed trustworthy reliable

Synonyms by register

Formal

genuine authentic earnest unfeigned

Informal

real straight up legit no joke

Literary

heartfelt unvarnished candid

Antonyms

insincere false dishonest hypocritical deceitful fake pretended

Common collocations

  • sincere apology
  • sincere thanks
  • sincere belief
  • sincere effort
  • sincere desire
  • sincere admiration
  • sincere person

Word family

noun sincerity
adverb sincerely

Usage note

Sincere implies a genuine and honest feeling or intention, without pretense. It is often used to describe emotions, apologies, or expressions of gratitude.

Example sentences

  1. She was sincere in her efforts to help the homeless.
  2. He wrote a sincere thank-you note to his teacher.
  3. The politician's words didn't sound sincere.
  4. I appreciate your sincere concern for my well-being.
  5. She gave a sincere compliment to her friend's artwork.

Quotes

  • Sincerity is the highest compliment you can pay. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Sincerity is the way of Heaven. - Mencius
  • Sincerity is the soul of beauty. - Tahar Ben Jelloun

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