Synonyms of unfeigned

unfeigned

adjective

ˌən-ˈfānd 

as in genuine

genuine in feeling

the young soprano retains an unfeigned humility that is surprising, given the critical acclaim she has received

Synonyms & Similar Words

• genuine
• sincere
• heartfelt
• unaffected
• honest
• authentic
• true
• ingenuous
• artless
• unforced
• wholehearted
• transparent
• translucent
• whole-souled
• hearty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• feigned
• false
• artificial
• affected
• insincere
• unctuous
• hypocritical
• mealy
• double-dealing
• backhanded
• mealymouthed
• two-faced
• left-handed

Synonym Chooser

How is the word unfeigned distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of unfeigned are heartfelt, hearty, sincere, and wholehearted. While all these words mean "genuine in feeling," unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.

her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

When could heartfelt be used to replace unfeigned?

The words heartfelt and unfeigned are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.

expresses our heartfelt gratitude

In what contexts can hearty take the place of unfeigned?

The meanings of hearty and unfeigned largely overlap; however, hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.

received a hearty welcome

When is it sensible to use sincere instead of unfeigned?

While in some cases nearly identical to unfeigned, sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.

a sincere apology

Where would wholehearted be a reasonable alternative to unfeigned?

While the synonyms wholehearted and unfeigned are close in meaning, wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.

promised our wholehearted support

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unfeigned

This was a performer whose sense of self-worth, depending on the day, ranged from unfeigned humility to desperate insecurity to full-on self-loathing. —Bruce Handy, Air Mail, 3 May 2025

His life story is inspiring, and his love of country is as unfeigned as his faith. —Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023

Its combination of unfeigned earnestness and irreverent, early-Marvel-era wit can’t help but bring to mind that moment — that other world — when Obama was still president and Hamilton was taking its shot on Broadway. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2023

Jones turns her into a kind of holy fool, the only one asking real questions, the only one with an unfeigned sense of curiosity and beauty. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2023

At one point, Blunt grabs hold of a rope and pauses to beam with unfeigned glee. —Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2021

Throwback romantics can be ravished by the unparalleled vocal stylings of Lalah Hathaway (Nov. 15, Sony Hall), and millennial audiences will find a patron saint in the unfeigned lyricism of Summer Walker (Dec. 7-8, Terminal 5). —Briana Younger, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2019

But some of the kids also befriend Hatidze, who, despite the noise and chaos, responds to her new neighbors with a warmth and an openness that feel entirely unfeigned. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2019