unfeignedness

Her unfeignedness was evident in her warm, sincere smile.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality of being genuine or sincere: "unfeignedness" refers to the state or character of being not pretended, simulated, or hypocritical; authenticity and honesty in expression or behavior.

Usage Examples

• (Her sincerity was obvious and not pretended.)
• (The child's genuine, unfeigned nature was a welcome contrast.)

Advanced Usage

• "with unfeignedness": in a manner that is completely sincere and without pretense.
  • He spoke with unfeignedness about his mistakes. (He admitted his errors honestly and without disguise.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unfeigned (adj): not feigned; genuine; sincere.
  • Her unfeigned delight at the gift was touching. (Her joy was real, not put on.)
• Feign (v): to pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).
  • He feigned illness to avoid the meeting. (He pretended to be sick.)
• Feignedness (n): the quality of being pretended or simulated (rarely used).
  • The feignedness of his sympathy was obvious. (His sympathy was clearly fake.)

Synonyms

• Sincerity: the quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy.
• Genuineness: the state of being authentic and not artificial.
• Authenticity: the quality of being real and true.

Related Idioms

• "wear one's heart on one's sleeve": to show one's feelings openly and sincerely.
  • He wears his heart on his sleeve, and his unfeignedness is always clear. (He is openly emotional and genuine.)