Sincerity
WordNet
noun
(1) The trait of being serious
"A lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"- Robert Rice
(2) A quality of naturalness and simplicity
"The simple sincerity of folk songs"
(3) The quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical
"His sincerity inspired belief"
"They demanded some proof of my sincerity"
(4) An earnest and sincere feeling
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation, hypocrisy, disguise, or false pretense.
- William Shakespeare:
- I protest, in the sincerity of love.
- Knox:
- Sincerity is a duty no less plain than important.
- George Burns
- Sincerity is everything. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.
- William Shakespeare: