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unfeigned

[ uhn-feynd ]

adjective

  1. not feigned; sincere; genuine.


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Other Words From

  • un·feign·ed·ly [uhn-, fey, -nid-lee], adverb
  • un·feigned·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of unfeigned1

First recorded in 1325–75, unfeigned is from the Middle English word unfeynid. See un- 1, feign, -ed 2

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Example Sentences

In Manila particularly, amidst the pealing of bells and strains of music, unfeigned enthusiasm and joy were everywhere evident.

A deep sigh—the first of unfeigned regret for her lowly station—perhaps of envy—broke from the lips of the wondering girl.

Their Confirmation vows seemed to make a link, and Meta's unfeigned enthusiasm for the doctor was the sure road to Ethel's heart.

At this announcement Signor Angiolino gave me a look of unfeigned surprise; he imagined that I was jesting.

He used to sit, and the rest of his men too, listening with unfeigned pleasure to the accounts which I and Peer Khan gave.

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