Unfeigned
What it means
Sincere and free from pretense.
Reach for it when Emphasizing that gratitude, delight, interest, or feeling is honestly expressed.
His unfeigned relief was visible when the final hiker entered camp.
Words to choose between 5
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| warm | |
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everyday
Fits when authentic feeling is the central point
Not when also applies to objects and origin
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warm
Fits when deep personal feeling deserves emphasis
Not when too emotional for simple interest
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warm
Fits when the speaker honestly means what is expressed
Not when may describe intention rather than emotion
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formal
unaffected
Fits when manner is natural rather than performed
Not when can also mean not influenced by an event
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literary
artless
Fits when expression lacks calculation or disguise
Not when may imply innocence or limited sophistication
Opposites 3
- feigned
- insincere
- affected
Common phrases 3
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unfeigned delight
Unfeigned delight crossed her face when the old bell rang again.
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unfeigned gratitude
The rescued climbers expressed unfeigned gratitude to the night crew.
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unfeigned interest
His unfeigned interest encouraged the apprentice to explain every step.
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