sincere

adjective B2

Meaning

Sincere means being genuine and honest in feelings, thoughts, or expressions, without any pretense or deceit.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "sincere" with "insincere," which means lacking honesty or genuineness.

Example Sentences

Are you always sincere when you give your opinion ?
She gave a sincere apology for being late today .
She gave a sincere apology for her mistake yesterday .
She gave a sincere apology for the mistake in the report .

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