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sincere

adjective/sɪnˈsɪr/

definition

free from pretense or deceit genuine in feelings or actions

example

Her sincere apology showed that she truly regretted her actions and wanted to make amends.

synonyms
genuinehonestauthentic
word origin — Derived from the Latin word 'sincerus', meaning 'clean, pure, whole'.

sincere, ethnic, entrepreneurial, consistent, preliminary: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from IELTS Vocabulary set 186. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. sincere · adjective/sɪnˈsɪr/

    free from pretense or deceit genuine in feelings or actions

    Her sincere apology showed that she truly regretted her actions and wanted to make amends.

    Synonyms: genuine, honest, authentic

    Origin: Derived from the Latin word 'sincerus', meaning 'clean, pure, whole'.

  2. ethnic · adjective/ˈɛθ.nɪk/

    relating to a group of people sharing a common cultural, racial, or national heritage

    The festival celebrated various ethnic groups, showcasing their unique traditions and cuisines.

    Synonyms: cultural, racial, national

    Origin: from Greek 'ethnikos' meaning 'national' or 'racial', derived from 'ethnos' meaning 'people' or 'nation'.

  3. entrepreneurial · adjective/ˌɑntrəprəˈnɪrɪəl/

    characterized by the willingness to take risks in order to innovate and create new business opportunities

    Her **entrepreneurial spirit** drove her to launch multiple successful startups despite the risks involved.

    Synonyms: enterprising, venturesome, innovative

    Origin: from the French word 'entrepreneur', which means 'one who undertakes' or 'to undertake', derived from the Latin 'interprendere'.

  4. consistent · adjective/kənˈsɪstənt/

    showing agreement or harmony; reliable or uniform in nature

    Her consistent effort in practicing daily has significantly improved her performance.

    Synonyms: steady, uniform, dependable

    Origin: from Latin 'consistens', present participle of 'consistere', meaning 'to stand firm or together'

  5. preliminary · adjective/prɪˈlɪməˌnɛri/

    occurring before something else in time or order

    The researchers conducted a preliminary analysis of the data before proceeding with the main study.

    Synonyms: initial, introductory, preparatory

    Origin: from Latin 'prae-' meaning 'before' + 'limin-' meaning 'threshold'