unfeignedly
Definition
Adverb: * With genuine and sincere feeling; without any pretense or deception. It describes an action or emotion expressed in a completely honest and heartfelt manner.
Usage
"Unfeignedly" is a formal adverb used to emphasize the absolute sincerity and authenticity of a feeling, reaction, or statement. It is often placed before an adjective (like glad, sorry, grateful) or a verb to modify it. * It modifies adjectives describing emotions: unfeignedly happy, unfeignedly shocked, unfeignedly appreciative. * It modifies verbs of expression: unfeignedly admire, unfeignedly regret, unfeignedly congratulate.
Examples
- She was unfeignedly delighted to receive the award. (Her delight was completely genuine.)
- He unfeignedly apologized for his mistake. (His apology came from a place of true remorse.)
- "I am unfeignedly grateful for your support," she said. (Her gratitude was sincere and not an act.)
Advanced Usage
- In formal writing or speech: "Unfeignedly" is more common in formal, literary, or academic contexts than in everyday conversation. In casual speech, words like "truly" or "genuinely" are more frequent.
- For contrast: It can be used to highlight a contrast between a sincere reaction and a potentially expected insincere one.
- Despite their rivalry, she was unfeignedly impressed by his performance.
Variants and Related Words
- Unfeigned (adjective): Not pretended; sincere.
- He showed unfeigned interest in her story.
- Feign (verb): To pretend to have or be affected by.
- He feigned illness to avoid the meeting.
Synonyms
- Sincerely: In a genuine and honest way.
- Genuinely: Truly; authentically.
- Truly: In accordance with truth or fact; sincerely.
- Heartfelt: (Adjective, often used adverbially) Deeply and strongly felt.
- Without pretense: In a manner free from deception or show.
Antonyms
- Insincerely
- Feignedly
- Disingenuously
- Pretentiously
Adverb
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with sincerity; without pretense
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she praised him sincerely for his victory
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was unfeignedly glad to see his old teacher
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we are truly sorry for the inconvenience
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