Sincere
adjective
Honest in your words or actions, without pretending.
He was sincere in his apology for his mistake.

Often appears as...
- sincere apology
- sincere efforts
adjective
True, real, not feigning.
I have a sincere respect for his artistry.

Often appears as...
- sincere respect
- sincere emotion
adjective
Without any intention to deceive or cheat.
I am expressing my sincere condolences to the family.

Often appears as...
- sincere condolences
- sincere hope
adjective
Honest in your words or actions, without pretending.
He was sincere in his apology for his mistake.

Often appears as...
- sincere apology
- sincere efforts
adjective
True, real, not feigning.
I have a sincere respect for his artistry.

Often appears as...
- sincere respect
- sincere emotion
adjective
Without any intention to deceive or cheat.
I am expressing my sincere condolences to the family.

Often appears as...
- sincere condolences
- sincere hope
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Emotional Apologies
Use 'sincere' to stress the emotions behind apologies, showing true remorse.

After realizing his error, he gave a sincere apology to his friend.
Unfeigned Effort
Highlight effort that's genuine and without hidden agendas with 'sincere'.

Her sincere efforts to help the homeless were acknowledged by the community.
Personal Gratitude
Express true thankfulness and gratitude, making it personal and heartfelt.

I want to offer you my sincere thanks for your support during difficult times.
Emotional Apologies
Use 'sincere' to stress the emotions behind apologies, showing true remorse.

After realizing his error, he gave a sincere apology to his friend.
Unfeigned Effort
Highlight effort that's genuine and without hidden agendas with 'sincere'.

Her sincere efforts to help the homeless were acknowledged by the community.
Personal Gratitude
Express true thankfulness and gratitude, making it personal and heartfelt.

I want to offer you my sincere thanks for your support during difficult times.
Emotional Apologies
Use 'sincere' to stress the emotions behind apologies, showing true remorse.

After realizing his error, he gave a sincere apology to his friend.
Unfeigned Effort
Highlight effort that's genuine and without hidden agendas with 'sincere'.

Her sincere efforts to help the homeless were acknowledged by the community.
Personal Gratitude
Express true thankfulness and gratitude, making it personal and heartfelt.

I want to offer you my sincere thanks for your support during difficult times.
Video examples
Why students should have...
I'd love to see a world where each of us has a toolkit of skills to help a friend, coworker, family member or even stranger going through a mental health crisis. And these resources should be especially available in schools because that's where students are struggling the most. The other concept that I sincerely hope you take with you today
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I grew up in the...
that even when my words were aggressive and offensive, I sincerely believed I was doing the right thing. Assuming ill motives almost instantly cuts us off from truly understanding why someone does and believes as they do. We forget that they're a human being with a lifetime of experience that shaped their mind,
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The rise of modern...
They make exorbitant promises to their supporters, while casting their opponents as traitors actively undermining the country. But whether these politicians are sincere believers or manipulative opportunists, the dynamics they unleash can be profoundly destabilizing for liberal democracy.
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A scientific approach to...
And that gave them the opportunity to compassionately sit down with him and have a very difficult discussion, which basically amounted to, "Hey, we know you're sincere, and what that means is, you do hear something in your head." And that guy got to make the very difficult decision,
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Feeding Frenzy: Manta...
it is my sincere hope that honey 4 will always remain a sanctuary for these cyclone feeding manta rays and whale sharks and be a place where people from all over the world come to experience and gain an appreciation for these majestic rays I just hope that they will
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Ugly History: Witch...
The motivations of the witch hunters probably varied as well, but it seems likely that many weren’t consciously looking for scapegoats— instead, they sincerely believed in witchcraft, and thought they were doing good by rooting it out in their communities.
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Dan Dennett: Responding...
Every time you read it or say it, you make another copy in your brain. With me, everybody -- Every time you read it or say it, you make another copy in your brain. Thank you. And now we come to my problem. Because I'm absolutely sincere in my appreciation
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4 signs of emotional...
the meaning of spoken statements that might otherwise seem benign. Third, how someone reacts to being told they’ve said or done something hurtful can give important do they apologize sincerely and act differently in the future,
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A message of peace, hope...
lyrics you would have heard that I was on a path and I was definitely looking and if if I was sincere at all about what I wrote it meant that if I found something I'd have to grab it otherwise I'd be a
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How to build (and...
I hope that each person here has the beautiful luxury of representing difference in some context in your life. But with that privilege comes a very sincere temptation to hold back who we are,
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Why students should have...
I'd love to see a world where each of us has a toolkit of skills to help a friend, coworker, family member or even stranger going through a mental health crisis. And these resources should be especially available in schools because that's where students are struggling the most. The other concept that I sincerely hope you take with you today
Video examples
I grew up in the...
that even when my words were aggressive and offensive, I sincerely believed I was doing the right thing. Assuming ill motives almost instantly cuts us off from truly understanding why someone does and believes as they do. We forget that they're a human being with a lifetime of experience that shaped their mind,
Video examples
The rise of modern...
They make exorbitant promises to their supporters, while casting their opponents as traitors actively undermining the country. But whether these politicians are sincere believers or manipulative opportunists, the dynamics they unleash can be profoundly destabilizing for liberal democracy.
Video examples
A scientific approach to...
And that gave them the opportunity to compassionately sit down with him and have a very difficult discussion, which basically amounted to, "Hey, we know you're sincere, and what that means is, you do hear something in your head." And that guy got to make the very difficult decision,
Video examples
Feeding Frenzy: Manta...
it is my sincere hope that honey 4 will always remain a sanctuary for these cyclone feeding manta rays and whale sharks and be a place where people from all over the world come to experience and gain an appreciation for these majestic rays I just hope that they will
Video examples
Ugly History: Witch...
The motivations of the witch hunters probably varied as well, but it seems likely that many weren’t consciously looking for scapegoats— instead, they sincerely believed in witchcraft, and thought they were doing good by rooting it out in their communities.
Video examples
Dan Dennett: Responding...
Every time you read it or say it, you make another copy in your brain. With me, everybody -- Every time you read it or say it, you make another copy in your brain. Thank you. And now we come to my problem. Because I'm absolutely sincere in my appreciation
Video examples
4 signs of emotional...
the meaning of spoken statements that might otherwise seem benign. Third, how someone reacts to being told they’ve said or done something hurtful can give important do they apologize sincerely and act differently in the future,
Video examples
A message of peace, hope...
lyrics you would have heard that I was on a path and I was definitely looking and if if I was sincere at all about what I wrote it meant that if I found something I'd have to grab it otherwise I'd be a
Video examples
How to build (and...
I hope that each person here has the beautiful luxury of representing difference in some context in your life. But with that privilege comes a very sincere temptation to hold back who we are,
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Quote examples
Jeb Bush
American Politician
It's important to build trust if you're trying to deal with big things. Big issues require everybody to get outside their comfort zone, and people are more willing to do so if they believe that their partner is sincere in their efforts. And the only way you can do that is to engage them on a personal level.

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Novak Djokovic
Serbian Athlete
In my case, I can sincerely say that nothing is impossible... When I was saying I want to be No. 1 of the world, and I was seven or eight years old, most of the people were laughing at me because it seems like I have one percent of chances to do that, and I've done it.

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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
The rule of friendship means there should be mutual sympathy between them, each supplying what the other lacks and trying to benefit the other, always using friendly and sincere words.

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Jackie Shroff
Indian Actor
Tiger is a sincere and hard working actor. I have always found him passionate about his work. He is not the kind to believe in taking short-cuts to success.

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Gurmeet Choudhary
Indian Actor
But after sincerely doing TV for years, there came a point when I felt that I should try films because I wanted to take on a new challenge in life.

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Sam Walton
American Businessman
Nothing else can quite substitute for a few well-chosen, well-timed, sincere words of praise. They're absolutely free and worth a fortune.

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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
A man is more frank and sincere with his emotions than a woman. We girls, I'm afraid, have a tendency to hide our feelings.

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Zig Ziglar
American Author
You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life.

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Blaise Pascal
French Philosopher
Nothing gives rest but the sincere search for truth.

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Stephen Sondheim
American Composer
I was raised to be charming, not sincere.

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Jeb Bush
American Politician
It's important to build trust if you're trying to deal with big things. Big issues require everybody to get outside their comfort zone, and people are more willing to do so if they believe that their partner is sincere in their efforts. And the only way you can do that is to engage them on a personal level.

Quote examples
Novak Djokovic
Serbian Athlete
In my case, I can sincerely say that nothing is impossible... When I was saying I want to be No. 1 of the world, and I was seven or eight years old, most of the people were laughing at me because it seems like I have one percent of chances to do that, and I've done it.

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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
The rule of friendship means there should be mutual sympathy between them, each supplying what the other lacks and trying to benefit the other, always using friendly and sincere words.

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Jackie Shroff
Indian Actor
Tiger is a sincere and hard working actor. I have always found him passionate about his work. He is not the kind to believe in taking short-cuts to success.

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Gurmeet Choudhary
Indian Actor
But after sincerely doing TV for years, there came a point when I felt that I should try films because I wanted to take on a new challenge in life.

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Sam Walton
American Businessman
Nothing else can quite substitute for a few well-chosen, well-timed, sincere words of praise. They're absolutely free and worth a fortune.

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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
A man is more frank and sincere with his emotions than a woman. We girls, I'm afraid, have a tendency to hide our feelings.

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Zig Ziglar
American Author
You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life.

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Blaise Pascal
French Philosopher
Nothing gives rest but the sincere search for truth.

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Stephen Sondheim
American Composer
I was raised to be charming, not sincere.

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