SINCERITY

SINCERITY stands opposed to dissimulation or hypocrisy, and implies the entire correspondence of the heart with the expressions of the lips. 2 Cor 1:12. The original word refers to the bright and penetrating light of the sun, and denotes such things as, on being examined by the brightest light, are found pure and unadulterated.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

The quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind or intention; freedom from simulation, hypocrisy, disguise, or false pretense; sincereness. I protest, in the sincerity of love. Shak. Sincerity is a duty no less plain than important. Knox.