unfeigned
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unfeignedly adverb
- unfeignedness noun
Etymology
Origin of unfeigned
First recorded in 1325–75, unfeigned is from the Middle English word unfeynid. See un- 1, feign, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Leonard, despite his clearly unfeigned kindness, turns out to be the bearer of less-than-benevolent tidings.
From Los Angeles Times
“Didn’t have time to be nervous,” he said, with unfeigned modesty.
From Washington Post
Yet, with unfeigned emotion, he repeated the Declaration’s stirring phrases and told his audience that Jefferson “left us so very, very much.”
From Washington Post
But if “The Last Duel” hits some familiar notes, it hits them, more often than not, with both unfeigned anger and an invigoratingly dark sense of humor.
From Los Angeles Times
Their anguish is real and their struggles unfeigned.
From The Guardian
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