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unfeigned

un·feigned
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-feynd]
    • /ʌnˈfeɪnd/
    • /ʌnˈfeɪnd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-feynd]
    • /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

Definitions of unfeigned word

  • adjective unfeigned not feigned; sincere; genuine. 1
  • adjective unfeigned not put on; genuine 0
  • adjective unfeigned not feigned; genuine; real; sincere 0

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Origin of unfeigned

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
First recorded in 1325-75, unfeigned is from the Middle English word unfeynid. See un-1, feign, -ed2

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Parts of speech for Unfeigned

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unfeigned popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

unfeigned usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unfeigned

adj unfeigned

  • above board — An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly.
  • back-slapping — Back-slapping is noisy, cheerful behaviour which people use in order to show affection or appreciation to each other.
  • backslapping — Backslapping is noisy, cheerful behavior which people use in order to show affection or appreciation to each other.
  • childlike — You describe someone as childlike when they seem like a child in their character, appearance, or behaviour.
  • fervent — having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent: a fervent admirer; a fervent plea.

adjective unfeigned

  • hotblooded — Spirited, rash, reckless.
  • washer — the act or process of washing with water or other liquid: to give the car a wash.
  • wholehearted — fully or completely sincere, enthusiastic, energetic, etc.; hearty; earnest: a wholehearted attempt to comply.

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