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Sincere vs Conscientious - What's the difference?

sincere | conscientious |

As adjectives the difference between sincere and conscientious

is that sincere is sincere while conscientious is thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well.

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

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    Antonyms

    * (l)

    Related terms

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    Anagrams

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    conscientious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well.
    • He was a thoughtful and conscientious worker.

    Antonyms

    * capricious * impulsive

    Derived terms

    * conscientiously * conscientiousness * conscientious objector

    Related terms

    * conscience

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