sincerity

Definitions

The quality or state of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy.

The absence of affectation; honesty of mind or intention.

Examples

He spoke with such sincerity that everyone in the room believed his story.

The sincerity of her apology helped to mend their broken friendship.

It is rare to find such genuine sincerity in the world of politics.

Synonyms

honesty genuineness truthfulness candor frankness integrity authenticity

Antonyms

insincerity deceit hypocrisy dishonesty duplicity pretense falseness