as in genuine
genuine in feeling
the young soprano retains an unfeigned humility that is surprising, given the critical acclaim she has received
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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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfeigned
Adjective
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Nothing wrong with a little fantasy, but this year’s astrology asks us to stop romanticizing potential and start paying attention to what feels genuine, reciprocal and enduring.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The tears in Yang’s eyes appeared genuine.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The foreign minister took the opportunity to question whether the uprising that has lasted more than two weeks is a sincere rejection of the Islamic regime’s ideology or general discontent bred by Iran’s economic isolation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Jan. 2026
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This is not the gleeful dance party of purgatory—there is a more sinister and sincere quality to it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann has written a heartfelt tribute to his late bandmate Bob Weir.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2026
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While accepting her award, Taylor gave a heartfelt speech about the significance of the win.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That means that 96% of the property in the five boroughs — 96% of all potential housing stock — is completely unaffected by the regulatory restrictions associated with historic preservation.—
Michael S. Hiller,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The demolition plans were filed with the city the same day, but for unaffected parts of the complex, including a pool and a separate apartment building at Markham and Haynes streets.—
Rosana Hughes,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Unfeigned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfeigned. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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