genuineness
Americannoun
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the quality of being true, authentic, or valid.
The genuineness of these original manuscripts is undeniable.
There is an issue concerning the genuineness of the defendant's signature.
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the quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or affectation; sincerity.
There was a genuineness about him which most people recognized, and which endeared him to them.
Other Word Forms
- nongenuineness noun
- ungenuineness noun
Etymology
Origin of genuineness
Example Sentences
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They had either played for or coached under Coryell, and while remembering the coach’s genius and genuineness, the overwhelming sentiments were sadness and bewilderment that Coryell had yet to join them in Canton, Ohio.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2023
A committed Ricamora brings an unlikely genuineness to their burgeoning romance with his physical presence and vocal inflections.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2022
Unfortunately, we may not be that good at gauging others' genuineness — even when we believe we are.
From Salon • May 24, 2022
It is Hamer’s genuineness — evident in everything she said and did — that makes it so alluring and so perilous to invoke her legacy.
From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2021
But I began to see that Chet was weakened by the very genuineness of his interest in learning.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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