genuineness
/'dʤenjuinnis/
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being authentic or real: The state of something being what it is claimed to be, not counterfeit or copied.
- The quality of being sincere and honest: The state of a person's feelings, intentions, or character being free from pretense or deceit.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The museum verified the genuineness of the ancient manuscript. (The museum confirmed the manuscript was truly ancient and not a fake.)
- Her apology was accepted because of its obvious genuineness. (Her apology was accepted because it was clearly sincere and heartfelt.)
Advanced Usage
- "Genuineness of intent": The sincerity behind a person's purpose or plan.
- The court considered the genuineness of his intent when making the promise.
- "In all genuineness": Used to emphasize complete sincerity when stating something.
- I say this in all genuineness: I had no idea this would happen.
Variants and Related Words
- Genuine (adj): Authentic, real, or sincere.
- He has a genuine interest in helping others.
- Genuinely (adv): In a truthful and sincere manner.
- She was genuinely surprised by the news.
Synonyms
- Authenticity: The quality of being genuine or valid.
- Sincerity: The quality of being free from pretense or deceit.
- Legitimacy: Conformity to the law or to rules; validity.
Antonyms
- Falseness: The quality of being untrue or inauthentic.
- Insincerity: The quality of not expressing genuine feelings.
- Fraudulence: The intention to deceive, often for personal gain.
Noun
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undisputed credibility
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the state of being genuine
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