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Synonyms & Similar Words
genuine
heartfelt
true
honest
authentic
faithful
devoted
loyal
dedicated
steadfast
unwavering
unfeigned
unaffected
unpretentious
straightforward
frank
open
candid
truthful
reliable
trustworthy
dependable
upright
virtuous
moral
ethical
principled
conscientious
earnest
serious
wholehearted
ardent
passionate
fervent
zealous
enthusiastic
eager
willing
sincere
guileless
artless
naive
innocent
pure
unadulterated
unalloyed
Meaning of Sincere
The primary meaning of the word "sincere" is being free from pretence or deceit.
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "sincere" as having or showing a genuine and true intention or feeling, without pretence or deceit.
- * It can also be defined as being free from hypocrisy or pretence, and being genuinely and truly what is claimed or appears to be.
Etymology of Sincere
The word "sincere" originates from the Latin word "sincerus," which means "clean, pure, or untainted."
Historically, the word has been used to describe something or someone that is genuine, authentic, and free from any form of deception or impurity.
Example Uses
- She was a sincere friend, always there to lend a helping hand.
- * His sincere apology was accepted by the offended party.
- * The charity's sincere efforts to help the community were recognized and appreciated.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
insincere
deceitful
dishonest
fake
false
pretended
artificial
affected
pretended
hypocritical
duplicitous
double-dealing
two-faced
disingenuous
untruthful
unreliable
untrustworthy
perfidious
treacherous
faithless
disloyal
inconstant
unfaithful
untrue
mendacious
fraudulent
spurious
specious
fallacious