unfeigned — genuine and sincere; not pretended or fake
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: genuine and sincere; not pretended or fake
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈfeɪnd/
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
Her unfeigned joy burst out the moment she saw her long-lost puppy.
Her restrained heart revealed unfeigned truth, while dignity was maintained
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🎤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.'
Breakdown
un- (not) + feign (to pretend, from Old French feindre) + -ed (adjective suffix) = unfeigned (not pretended; genuine)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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