What is another word for sincere?

Common synonyms for sincere include solemn, insincere, earnest.

What is the opposite of sincere?

Antonyms of sincere include insincere, false, dishonest, hypocritical, deceitful.

Synonyms for

Sincere

Adjective / 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

solemn insincere earnest 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.

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