GOOD FAITH Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

good faith

noun

as in sincerity

absence of any intent or attempt to be dishonest in dealing with other people The two parties demonstrated good faith in negotiating the deal.

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Recent Examples of good faith Meanwhile, the everyday American who borrowed in good faith has been pursued, garnished and financially ruined when things go wrong, while the universities that pocketed the money walk away without consequence. —

Michael Carbonara, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026 The State remains committed to working with the Northglenn community to provide excellent service for those in need of transitional services and would appreciate the same commitment to good faith collaboration from the City. —

Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 That means listening, engaging in good faith, and focusing on outcomes rather than optics. —

Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026 Breaking trust The key components of any negotiations are trust and good faith. —

Debak Das, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good faith

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sincerity

Noun

His sincerity is real, his appreciation – for his fans, his band, his crew – is frequently spoken and his music is a continuous Choose Your Own Adventure game.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 May 2026
In an age of global political unrest, a news cycle saturated with mass shootings and gun violence on the streets of America, sincerity feels like a relief.

— Sarah Wang, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026