sincere
Free from pretense
Sincere describes feelings, expressions, or people that are genuine and without pretense.
A sincere apology comes from real remorse, not social obligation.
A sincere person means what they say.
The word implies alignment between inner feeling and outward expression—the opposite of hypocritical or performative.
I'm sincere when I say I want to help.
Accurate and sincere
- candidHonest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
genuine · authentic · unfeigned · veracious · honorable · upright · principled · scrupulous
Truly what it claims
- earnestSincerely intense in purpose
- wholeheartedFully and sincerely committed
- from the heartGenuinely and deeply meant
- emotionalShowing strong feelings
deeply felt · profound · moving · touching · warm · tender · affectionate · soulful
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- trueAccurate or loyal
steadfast · consistent · solid · credible · authentic · responsible · honorable · trusty
Weighty and requiring attention
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- resoluteFixed in purpose
steadfast · unwavering · purposeful · devoted · diligent · conscientious · assiduous · genuine
Showing concern for sufferers
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- considerateMindful of others' needs
- concernedFeeling worry or interest
- sympatheticFeeling others' emotions
supportive · kindhearted · warmhearted · attentive · genuine · benevolent · well-meaning · solicitous
truthful
Accurate and sincere
- candidHonest and direct
- frankOpen and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
straightforward · genuine · authentic · unfeigned · veracious · honorable · upright · principled · scrupulous · honest
genuine
Truly what it claims
- earnestSincerely intense in purpose
- wholeheartedFully and sincerely committed
- from the heartGenuinely and deeply meant
deeply felt · emotional · profound · moving · touching · warm · tender · affectionate · soulful · passionate
reliable
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- loyalFirm in allegiance
true · steadfast · consistent · solid · credible · authentic · responsible · honorable · trusty · unfailing
serious
Weighty and requiring attention
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
resolute · steadfast · unwavering · purposeful · devoted · diligent · conscientious · assiduous · genuine · wholehearted
compassionate
Showing concern for sufferers
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- considerateMindful of others' needs
- concernedFeeling worry or interest
sympathetic · supportive · kindhearted · warmhearted · attentive · genuine · benevolent · well-meaning · solicitous · tender
- authenticityauthentic, genuine, real, fake, counterfeit
- commitment levelscommitted, dedicated, devoted, loyal, faithful
- heartwarmingfeel-good, touching, heartfelt, uplifting, tender
- integrityintegrity, honesty, truthfulness, uprightness, rectitude
- kind traitskind, caring, compassionate, nurturing, tender
- speaking stylesarticulate, blunt, candid, conversational, casual
sincerehypocritical
Feigning beliefs one lacks
two-faced · disingenuous · phoney · artificial · dissembling
sinceredishonest
Inclined to deceive
deceitful · double-dealing · guileful · duplicitous · cunning
- yours sincerelyEpistolary sign-off phrase
- sincere apologyGenuine expression of regret
- sincere thanksGenuine expression of appreciation
- mock sincerityPretended genuine feeling
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