sincere

/sɪnˈsɪə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /sɪnˈsɪr/ (ame, ipa) · /sin-ˈsir sən-/ (ame, mw)

sincere — adjective

  • sincerepositive
  • more sincerecomparative
  • most sinceresuperlative

1. A sincere person, feeling, or statement honestly reveals what someone truly thin

1.形容詞B2
釋義

A sincere person, feeling, or statement honestly reveals what someone truly thinks or believes, without deception or pretending.

例句

Pim gave a sincere apology to his neighbour after breaking the fence.

sincere + apology / thanks / praise — common noun collocations

Adina sent a sincere note of thanks to the moving team after the job.

同義詞
  • honest

    Broader term; more about truthfulness and not deceiving, while 'sincere' emphasises genuine feeling in personal expression

  • genuine

    Very close in meaning; 'sincere' focuses on the person's honest intention, while 'genuine' focuses on the realness of the feeling itself

  • heartfelt

    Stronger emotional tone; used specifically with feelings, wishes, or condolences rather than general character

  • earnest

    Implies seriousness and strong conviction; sometimes suggests a lack of humour, which 'sincere' does not carry

反義詞
  • insincere

    Direct opposite; means pretending to feel something you do not actually feel

  • dishonest

    Broader opposite; involves lying or deceiving, but not always about feelings

文法句型

sincere + noun

be sincere

sincere about + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Often used with nouns that express feelings or communication — such as apology, thanks, praise, offer, promise, or hope. The adverb 'sincerely' appears as a standard letter closing in formal English ('Yours sincerely').

常見錯誤

❌She gave an honest apology for arriving late.
✅She gave a sincere apology for arriving late.
💡'Honest' focuses on truthfulness about facts; 'sincere' focuses on genuine regret or feeling.
❌I am sincere with helping the team.
✅I am sincere about helping the team.
💡After 'sincere', use the preposition 'about', not 'with', to indicate the subject of the sincerity.