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genuine Antonyms

Opposite of genuine

Because the opposite of genuine shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Truly what something is said to be; authentic, real, and not a counterfeit or imitation.

Usage Example

"The museum curator confirmed that the ancient coin was fake and not a modern replica."

Strongest
fake
counterfeit
bogus
spurious
phony
ersatz
Strong
forged
artificial
imitation
sham

• adjective (Context 2)

Sincere, honest, and free from hypocrisy or pretense (of a person, emotion, or action).

Usage Example

"She expressed insincere concern for the well-being of her colleagues during the transition."

Strongest
insincere
disingenuous
hypocritical
feigned
affected
Strong
deceitful
pretended
artificial
two-faced
phony

Similar words to genuine

Words similar to genuine shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sincere
authentic
real
honest
bona fide
heartfelt
unfeigned
legitimate
See all synonyms of genuine

• Nearby Words

gentry
gents
genuflect
genuine
genuinely
genuineness
geometric

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Genuine. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/genuine
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