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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"Investors are trying to price genuine uncertainty," he says.

From BBC

Real Madrid's Bellingham and Morgan Rogers - with the Villa man's excellence for club and country giving Tuchel a genuine choice - appear to be locked in a straight fight at number 10.

From BBC

Wales will benefit from the development of youngsters, including Cardiff City's Dylan Lawlor, and there is genuine excitement about a squad that - like the manager - has the ability to improve.

From BBC

That created a genuine need for the supply chain risk label.

From BBC

But without friction, challenge or genuine engagement with opposing views, little is resolved.

From The Wall Street Journal

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