GOOD FAITH Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

good faith

noun

Definition of good faith

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 Other sources familiar with the matter told Semafor the major AI labs continue to work in good faith with congressional negotiators. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026 The buyer may require a transition period, during which the seller must continue to work in good faith. — Dale Fickett, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 However, critics such as Viswanath don’t believe RSS is engaging in good faith. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Back then, there was no formal process to follow for spying, with the EFL’s fine due to breaching ‘good faith regulations’. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good faith

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sincerity

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Still, the sincerity matters, and so does the achievement of realizing something this strange with such conviction.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
After many fans online questioned the sincerity of Art of Play’s statement, Clarkson herself stepped back into the fray.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of sincerity

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