unfeigned — genuine and sincere; not pretended or fake
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: genuine and sincere; not pretended or fake
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈfeɪnd/
Korean meaning: 진실한, 진심어린, 가식적이지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 언**페인**드
Example Sentences
- His unfeigned shock when he won the lottery was so obvious that even the camera crew started laughing.
- The professor's unfeigned enthusiasm for medieval poetry made even the most reluctant students pay attention.
- My grandmother's unfeigned delight at my terrible cooking was both touching and slightly suspicious.
unfeigned
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈfeɪnd//
genuine and sincere; not pretended or fake
A granddaughter shows unfeigned tears of joy during a heartfelt hospital reunion
Her restrained heart revealed unfeigned truth, while dignity was maintained
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old French, combining the prefix 'un-' (not) with 'feigned,' which comes from Old French 'feindre' meaning 'to pretend or fabricate,' ultimately from Latin 'fingere' meaning 'to shape or fashion.'
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📝Examples
“His unfeigned shock when he won the lottery was so obvious that even the camera crew started laughing.”
“The professor's unfeigned enthusiasm for medieval poetry made even the most reluctant students pay attention.”
“My grandmother's unfeigned delight at my terrible cooking was both touching and slightly suspicious.”
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