What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Genuine vs Sincere - What's the difference?

genuine | sincere |

As adjectives the difference between genuine and sincere

is that genuine is belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure while sincere is genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.

genuine

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure.
  • a genuine text; a genuine production; genuine materials

    Synonyms

    * authentic * real * natural * lubish * true * See also

    Antonyms

    * fake * ingenuine

    Anagrams

    * ----

    sincere

    English

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.
  • I believe he is sincere in his offer to help.
  • Meant truly or earnestly.
  • She gave it a sincere , if misguided effort.

    Synonyms

    *

    Antonyms

    * (l)

    Anagrams

    * ----