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unfeigned
adjective un·feigned \-ˈfānd\
: not false or pretended
Full Definition of UNFEIGNED
: not feigned or hypocritical : genuine
— un·feigned·ly \-ˈfā-nəd-lē, -ˈfānd-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of UNFEIGNED
14th century
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Synonym Discussion of UNFEIGNED
sincere, wholehearted, heartfelt, hearty, unfeigned mean genuine in feeling. sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration <a sincere apology>. wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving <promised our wholehearted support>. heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed <expresses our heartfelt gratitude>. hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling <received a hearty welcome>. unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense <her unfeigned delight at receiving the award>.
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