sincerest

ADJECTIVE

straightforward, honest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

candid earnest forthright genuine heartfelt outspoken real serious true trustworthy

WEAK

aboveboard actual artless bona fide dead-level dear devout faithful frank guileless honest to God like it is meant natural no fooling no-nonsense on the level on the line on up and up open plain pretensionless regular righteous saintly square sure enough true-blue twenty-four carat unaffected undesigning undissembled unfeigned unpretentious up-front wholehearted

Antonyms

STRONGEST

counterfeit deceitful devious dishonest false flippant insincere invalid trivial unimportant unreal unserious untrustworthy

WEAK

tricky

Example Sentences

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“Skydive Perris offers its sincerest condolences to the individual’s family and politely asks for privacy as we mourn together as a community,” according to the statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"What happened today in Teotihuacan hurts us deeply. I express my sincerest solidarity to the people affected and their families," Sheinbaum wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

If imitation truly is the sincerest form of flattery, perhaps Americans should take a bow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Life-altering in the sincerest sense of the word, “The Mother Lode” comedically chronicles Rosebud Baker’s journey into motherhood, in real time.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

"Your Highness, I hope I have done nothing to offend you, but if I have, my sincerest apologies," Astrid stammers out.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton