Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /sɪnˈsɪr.nəs/
KK: /sɪnˈsɪr.nəs/
Definition
The quality of being honest and genuine in feelings or actions.
Example
Her sincereness made everyone trust her more.
Conversation

Have you ever noticed how sincereness makes conversations so much better?

Absolutely! It really helps people connect on a deeper level.

I think that's why I enjoy talking to you, your sincereness is refreshing.

Thanks! I feel the same way; it makes our chats feel genuine.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
honesty
genuineness
truthfulness
Antonyms
insincerity
deceit
dishonesty
Root Explanation
Sincereness → It is formed from "sincere" (from Latin *sincerus*, meaning clean, pure) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "sincereness" refers to the quality of being sincere or genuine.
Memory Tip
Think of 'pure' ('sincerus') to remember that 'sincereness' means the quality of being genuine and honest.
Visually Confused Words
unsincereness
sickerness
sinneress
sikerness
inverness
innerness
inertness
incoherentness