Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed: Describes emotions, feelings, or attitudes that are genuine, authentic, and not put on for show. It implies a complete absence of deception or pretense.
   • Real; true: Indicates that something is honest and comes from a true, inner source without any falsification.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • His unfeigned joy at their success was evident to everyone. (His genuine, non-pretended happiness was clearly visible.)
  • She offered her unfeigned apologies for the mistake. (Her apology was sincere and heartfelt.)
  • The audience responded with unfeigned enthusiasm to the performance. (The audience's excitement was authentic and not forced.)

Advanced Usage

• "unfeigned interest": A sincere and genuine curiosity or concern.
  • Despite the dry topic, he listened with unfeigned interest.
• "unfeigned admiration": Respect or approval that is truly felt.
  • Her unfeigned admiration for her mentor was touching.

Variants and Related Words

• Feign (verb): To pretend to have or be affected by a feeling, state, or injury.
  • He feigned illness to avoid the test.
• Unfeignedly (adverb): In a sincere and genuine manner.
  • She was unfeignedly grateful for their help.

Synonyms

• Genuine: Truly what something is said to be; authentic.
• Sincere: Free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.
• Heartfelt: Deeply and strongly felt; earnest.
• Authentic: Of undisputed origin; genuine.

Antonyms

• Feigned: Simulated or pretended; sham.
• Insincere: Not expressing genuine feelings.
• Pretended: Not genuine; assumed falsely.
• Affected: Artificial, pretentious, and designed to impress.

Related Phrases and Idioms

(Note: "Unfeigned" itself is not commonly used in specific idioms. Its meaning is typically conveyed directly in descriptive phrases.) - Without pretense: Acting or speaking in a straightforward, honest way. - He accepted the award without pretense, simply thanking his team. - From the heart: Sincerely; with genuine emotion. - Her congratulations came from the heart.

Adjective

1. not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
   • genuine emotion
   • her interest in people was unfeigned
   • true grief