Sincere
/sɪnˈsɪr/noun
Free from pretense or deceit; genuine.
Did you know?The term 'sincere' is often thought to derive from the Latin phrase 'sine cera', meaning 'without wax', referring to the practice of hiding imperfections in pottery with wax.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sker-
“To cut, separate, or discern.”
Latin
Latin
sincerus
“Pure, clean, whole; untainted.”
Old French
Old French
sincère
“Genuine, truthful.”
14th Century
Middle English
sincere
“Free from falsehood or deceit; honest.”
Modern English
English
sincere
“Marked by genuine feelings or intentions.”