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sincerity

sɪnˈserəti

[sɪnˈserəti]

the quality of being sincere

Intermediatenoun

Definition

Honesty and genuineness in feeling or expression.

Example

No one doubted the sincerity of his promise.

No one doubted the sincerity of his promise.

Etymology

From Latin 'sinceritas' meaning 'soundness, purity'.

How & Where It’s Used

Names genuineness in words and emotions.

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