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genuine

[jen-yoo-in] / ˈdʒɛn yu ɪn /
ADJECTIVE
authentic, real
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolute bona fide certain honest legitimate natural palpable positive pure
WEAK
24-carat accurate actual demonstrable exact factual good hard indubitable kosher literal official original plain precise proved sound sterling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtful dubious indefinite questionable uncertain unsure
WEAK
affected counterfeit deceiving deceptive dishonest false illegitimate insincere misleading sham unreal
ADJECTIVE
unaffected; honest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earnest heartfelt natural positive real sincere true
WEAK
actual artless candid for real frank known open reliable righteous trustworthy undesigning unfeigned unimpeachable unpretended unquestionable up front valid well-established
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dishonest false insincere invalid unreal untrustworthy
WEAK
affected counterfeit deceiving deceptive illegitimate misleading sham

Example Sentences

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"It is past time for them to gain genuine sovereignty and independence."

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Judging from a slew of panicked social media posts and endless versions of the same explainers on “how worried should you be?” there is a genuine fear that we could be in for another pandemic.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

"We are reasonable with the genuine people really struggling."

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The lines get blurred when you do feel kindness and genuine compassion for someone you care about.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

There was genuine evil in the world, he argued.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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