sincerity
noun/sɪnˈsɛrɪti/
Frequency rank: #9,199 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of being genuine, honest, and free from pretense
Example sentence
Everyone admired her sincerity when she apologized for her mistake.
Synonyms & related words
- genuineness
- honesty
- authenticity
- earnestness
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