Oppriktig

Oppriktig is a Norwegian adjective meaning sincere, genuine, or earnest. It describes statements, intentions, or feelings that are honest and without pretense. The word can modify nouns directly, as in en oppriktig takk, et oppriktig behov, or oppriktige ord, and it can describe a person’s character, as in en oppriktig person. In use, oppriktig is common in both everyday speech and written language, including neutral and formal contexts.

Etymology and sense development: Oppriktig comes from Danish oprigtig and older Norse roots, formed with a prefix related to up or forth (opp/oppr-) and the adjective riktig, meaning right or proper. The combination historically conveyed uprightness and honesty, a sense that broadened over time to cover sincerity and genuineness.

Grammar and related forms: The base form is oppriktig; the plural and definite forms inflect to oppriktige (for example, oppriktige ord). The related noun is oppriktighet, meaning sincerity or uprightness. Synonyms include ekte, genuin, sann, and ærlig; antonym is uoppriktig.

Usage notes: Oppriktig is typically used to express authentic feelings or commitments, whether thanking someone, apologizing, or stating beliefs. It is widely understood and preferred in neutral or formal contexts when sincerity is important. Example sentences: Jeg er oppriktig takknemlig for hjelpen. Han gav en oppriktig unnskyldning. Vi setter pris på din oppriktige interesse.