Synonyms for unfeigned


Grammar : Adj
Spell : uhn-feynd
Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈfeɪnd


Définition of unfeigned

Origin :
  • late 14c., "sincere, genuine, true, real," from un- (1) "not" + past participle of feign.
  • adj sincere
Example sentences :
  • “That be damned for a yarn,” exclaimed the other in unfeigned astonishment.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • "More than that, I suspect," said Cashel, with a most unfeigned carelessness.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • While she said this, Stocmar's eyes were turned towards her with a most unfeigned admiration.
  • Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever
  • But when a Burman sees a fox-terrier or any English dog his delight is unfeigned.
  • Extract from : « The Soul of a People » by H. Fielding
  • Mr. Goddard glanced from her to his brother-in-law in unfeigned perplexity.
  • Extract from : « The Masked Bridal » by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon
  • This unfeigned resentment convinces the chief that there is a mistake.
  • Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee
  • "You reasoned it out beautifully," I exclaimed, in unfeigned admiration.
  • Extract from : « The Lock And Key Library » by Various
  • And Louise stared at the Reverend Gabriel in unfeigned astonishment.
  • Extract from : « In Blue Creek Caon » by Anna Chapin Ray
  • They unloaded the horses, brought up the baggage, and men and women crowded around with unfeigned joy.
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago » by John S. C. Abbott
  • As she looked at it her face expressed the most unfeigned bewilderment.
  • Extract from : « The Twelfth Hour » by Ada Leverson

Antonyms for unfeigned

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