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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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These ploys can be convincing because they involve a lot of genuine information and avoid many of the red flags we’re used to looking for, writes Callum Borchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

"There are genuine concerns around environmental safety, transparency, and the scale of the proposal and those concerns are valid and are being taken seriously," Cromb said in a statement sent to AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

But McLaughlin said there was "genuine shock" at the job cuts and she was particularly concerned at the 108 jobs at risk at Magee.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

His concerns about democracy were genuine, but the way to deal with it is not to have abstract conversations.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

She studies me, her eyes filled with genuine concern.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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