Guise
Guise noun - A display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive.
Usage example: my new neighbor began seeking my company under the guise of friendship, but he turned out to be a member of a religious cult bent on conversion
Sincerity
Sincerity noun - The quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical.
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