Genuineness

/ˈdʒɛn.ju.ɪn.nəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being authentic, real, or sincere.

The genuineness of her smile made everyone feel welcome.

The state of being free from pretense, falsehood, or hypocrisy.

His genuineness in expressing his feelings impressed all his friends.

The quality of being original or true, as opposed to being a replica or counterfeit.

The art dealer verified the genuineness of the painting before making the sale.

Derived from the Latin word 'genuinus', meaning 'native, natural'.

genuineness of character

The quality of being honest and straightforward in one's character.

genuineness matters

The importance of being authentic or true.

exude genuineness

To show an authentic and honest demeanor.

genuine

Being truly what something is said to be.

genuinely

In a way that is truly what it is claimed to be.

Real deal

That guy's the real deal; his genuineness is refreshing.

Keeping it real

I appreciate you keeping it real; your genuineness is what I value.