sincerity

Noun
Synonyms: earnestnessseriousnessunassumingnessserious-mindedness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

  1. an earnest and sincere feelingSynonyms: earnestnessseriousness
  2. the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical“his sincerity inspired belief”“they demanded some proof of my sincerity”
  3. a quality of naturalness and simplicity“the simple sincerity of folk songs”Synonyms: unassumingness
  4. the trait of being serious“a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness — Robert Rice”Synonyms: seriousnessearnestnessserious-mindedness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Sincerity \Sin*cer"i*ty\, n. [L. sinceritas: cf. F. sinc['e]rit['e].] The quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation, hypocrisy, disguise, or false pretense; sincereness. [1913 Webster]

I protest, in the sincerity of love. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Sincerity is a duty no less plain than important. --Knox. [1913 Webster]

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