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sincere

adjective

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
IN
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)

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adjective

  1. characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

    “both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate”

adjective

  1. open and genuine; not deceitful

    “he was a good man, decent and sincere”

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Example Sentences

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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