B2nounrelationshipsemotions
US/sɪnˈser.ə.ti/
UK/sɪnˈser.ə.ti/
the quality of being honest and meaning what you say or feel
In context
I never doubted the sincerity of his apology.
She spoke with great sincerity about her years as a volunteer teacher.
Customers can feel the sincerity of a small family business.
Words that go with sincerity
verb + noun
- doubt the sinceritySome voters doubt the sincerity of the promise.
noun + preposition
- with sincerityAlways thank people with sincerity, not just politeness.
- in all sincerityIn all sincerity, I think you should take the job.
- sincerity ofThe sincerity of her words moved the audience.
adjective + noun
- great sincerityHe answered every question with great sincerity.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Thank you for your sincere.Correct: Thank you for your sincerity.