sincerity / honesty
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sincerity
The quality of being honest, truthful, and without pretense. It describes an attitude in which thoughts, feelings, and actions are in harmony.
Ich schätze ihre Aufrichtigkeit, auch wenn die Wahrheit manchmal unangenehm ist.
I appreciate her sincerity, even if the truth is sometimes unpleasant.
'Aufrichtigkeit' (sincerity) is the noun related to the adjective 'aufrichtig' (sincere). This derives from 'auf' and 'richtig' and describes a 'straight' or 'upright' attitude, meaning honesty without falseness.
Er ist ein sehr aufrichtiger Mensch, dem man vertrauen kann.
He is a very sincere person whom you can trust.
Common verbs used with 'Aufrichtigkeit' (sincerity) are 'Aufrichtigkeit schätzen' (to appreciate sincerity), 'Aufrichtigkeit beweisen' (to prove one's sincerity), and 'an jemandes Aufrichtigkeit zweifeln' (to doubt someone's sincerity).
Nach seiner Lüge zweifelten alle an seiner Aufrichtigkeit.
After his lie, everyone doubted his sincerity.
The phrase 'in aller Aufrichtigkeit' (in all sincerity) is a fixed expression. It is used to emphasize that you mean something absolutely honestly.
Ich muss dir in aller Aufrichtigkeit sagen, dass mir dein Plan nicht gefällt.
I must tell you in all sincerity that I don't like your plan.
openness
Offenheit is shown when someone willingly and directly shares their thoughts and feelings. Aufrichtigkeit emphasizes that these statements are genuine and reflect the person's inner attitude. In an honest conversation, both qualities can occur together.
Mit großer Aufrichtigkeit sagte Mia genau, was sie wirklich über das Vorhaben dachte.
With great sincerity, Mia said exactly what she really thought about the plan.
Mit großer Offenheit sprach Mia ausführlich über ihre Zweifel.
With great openness, Mia spoke at length about her doubts.
