What is the meaning of sincere?

adjective

  • Open and genuine; not deceitful.
    • usage: "he was a good man, decent and sincere"; "felt sincere regret that they were leaving"; "sincere friendship"
  • Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions.
    • usage: "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message"
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