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sincere

/sɪnˈsɪr/
English Definition
adj. honest and genuine
中文释义
真诚的
Example Sentence

Her sincere apology for the oversight in the research data was accepted by the editorial board.

她因研究数据中的疏漏而做出的真诚道歉得到了编辑委员会的接受。

Synonyms
genuine honest earnest
Antonyms
insincere deceitful
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “sincere”?

  1. A Not strict; showing mercy
  2. B Provocative; inflammatory; stimulating
  3. C Honest and genuine
  4. D Brief and to the point
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C — Honest and genuine. “sincere” means honest and genuine.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “honest and genuine”?

  1. A lenient
  2. B sincere
  3. C concise
  4. D provocative
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B — sincere. “sincere” means honest and genuine.

Common questions about “sincere”

What does “sincere” mean?

sincere — honest and genuine. In Chinese: 真诚的.

How do you pronounce “sincere”?

sincere is pronounced /sɪnˈsɪr/.

How is “sincere” used in a sentence?

Her sincere apology for the oversight in the research data was accepted by the editorial board. (她因研究数据中的疏漏而做出的真诚道歉得到了编辑委员会的接受。)

What are synonyms for “sincere”?

genuine, honest, earnest — all close in meaning to sincere (honest and genuine).

What is the opposite of “sincere”?

insincere, deceitful — each the opposite of sincere (honest and genuine).

Is “sincere” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. sincere is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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