English dictionary

sincerity Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of sincerity?

The plural of sincerity is sincerities.

/sɪnˈsɛɹɪti/

What Does Sincerity Mean?

Sincerity is used as a noun meaning The quality or state of being sincere.

Sincerity in Brief

Part of speech	noun
Pronunciation	/sɪnˈsɛɹɪti/
Synonyms	earnestness, seriousness and unassumingness
Antonyms	frivolity, insincerity and frivolousness
Plural	sincerities

Sincerity Definition (Noun)

The quality or state of being sincere.

Noun

The quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation, hypocrisy, disguise, or false pretense.

Synonyms of Sincerity

earnestness seriousness unassumingness serious-mindedness honesty sincereness

Sincerity synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Sincerity

frivolity insincerity frivolousness falseness

Word Forms & Grammar

sincerity (countable and uncountable, plural sincerities)

Words That Rhyme With Sincerity

disparity asperity prosperity temerity clarity peculiarity parity familiarity celerity dexterity severity austerity hilarity barbarity vulgarity charity polarity irregularity insularity unfamiliarity similarity posterity rarity regularity popularitymanual dexterityferrety unpopularityconservation of paritygeometrical irregularity

Origin of Sincerity

From Middle English sinceritie, from Old French sincerité and Medieval Latin sincēritās; both from Latin sincēritās, from sincērus + -tās. Equivalent to sincere +‎ -ity.

Questions People Ask About Sincerity

What part of speech is sincerity?

Sincerity is a noun.

What is another word for sincerity?

Close synonyms of sincerity are earnestness, seriousness and unassumingness. See the full list of sincerity synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of sincerity?

Antonyms of sincerity include frivolity, insincerity, frivolousness and falseness.