sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.
a sincere apology
wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.
promised our wholehearted support
heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.
expresses our heartfelt gratitude
hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.
received a hearty welcome
unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.
her unfeigned delight at receiving the award
Examples of sincere in a Sentence
He sounded sincere in his promises.
She seemed sincere in her commitment to finish school.
She has a sincere interest in painting.
He showed a sincere concern for her health.
He made a sincere attempt to quit smoking.
Please accept our sincere thanks.
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In her book, Brown provides practical support for forming and receiving feedback, holding space for sincere conversations, and cultivating an authentic workplace culture where individuals feel psychologically safe to take risks and show up openly.—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 My sincere condolences to Amy Irving & all of Priscilla's family.—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025 My sincere condolences to Amy Irving & all of Priscilla’s family.—Victoria Edel, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Far more sincere are the Trump administration’s designs on Greenland, which are advancing, two administration officials said.—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sincere
Word History
Etymology
Middle French, from Latin sincerus whole, pure, genuine, probably from sem- one + -cerus (akin to Latin crescere to grow) — more at same, crescent
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