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sincere
adjective
Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
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sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)
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adjective
Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
“Both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate”
adjective
Open and genuine; not deceitful
“He was a good man, decent and sincere”
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Both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate
An entirely sincere and cruel tyrant
A film with a solemn social message
He was a good man, decent and sincere
Felt sincere regret that they were leaving
Sincere friendship
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