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sincere

adjective
 
 
/sɪnˈsɪər/ US  /-ˈsɪr/

Definition

C1 (of a person, feelings, or behaviour) not pretending or lying; honest: a sincere apology He seems so sincere. → Opposite insincereHonesty, openness and sincerity
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