Meaning & use

genuineness

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The quality of being real, sincere, or authentic rather than false or pretended.

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Her genuineness put everyone in the room at ease immediately.

Critics questioned the genuineness of his apology after the scandal.

A note on using this word

Often used to describe personal character or emotion, emphasizing that something is not staged, exaggerated, or fake.

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insincerityphoniness

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