unfeigned
UK/.ʌn'feind/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Genuine and sincere; not pretended
真诚的，发自内心的，毫无虚假的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
-edpast tense / completed
=unfeigned
un- (not) + feigned (pretended) = not pretended, hence wholly genuine. The negative of a 'fake' word lands on 'heartfelt': unfeigned joy, unfeigned gratitude.
Root feign still carries 4 more wordsUsage Guide
Formal and somewhat literary — common in older or ceremonial English. Almost always modifies an emotion noun: unfeigned delight, unfeigned admiration, unfeigned sorrow.
Example Sentences
- 1.
She greeted the old friend with unfeigned delight.
- 2.
His thanks were warm and clearly unfeigned.
- 3.
There was unfeigned admiration in the crowd's applause.