unfeigned

[ uhn-feynd ]

/ ʌnˈfeɪnd /

not feigned; sincere; genuine.

Origin of unfeigned

First recorded in 1325–75, unfeigned is from the Middle English word unfeynid. See un-¹, feign, -ed²

un·feign·ed·ly

[uhn-fey-nid-lee] /ʌnˈfeɪ nɪd li/, adverb un·feign·ed·ness, noun

Well might Eustace start in amazement, absolute and unfeigned.

'Tween Snow and Fire |Bertram Mitford
When the little woman saw him, she darted forward and shook his hand with unfeigned warmth.

The Bishop's Secret |Fergus Hume
"I did not suppose that you had," he answers, bursting into a hearty and most unfeigned laugh!

Nancy |Rhoda Broughton
He, in unfeigned wonderment at such unsuspected powers, cried: 'Dear me!'

One of Our Conquerors, Complete |George Meredith

Ruth was not acquainted with this custom of the Indians; and her astonishment was unfeigned.

The Frontiersmen |Gustave Aimard