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genuineness

/ˈdʒɛn.ju.ɪn.nəs/
gen · u · ine · ness
Adverb:genuinely
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Adjective:genuine
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• noun

1

The quality of being authentic, true, or exactly what something is claimed to be.

Example

"Curators used radiocarbon dating to verify the genuineness of the ancient manuscript."

2

The quality of being sincere, honest, and free from pretense or hypocrisy in character or emotion.

Example

"Everyone in the room was moved by the warmth and genuineness of her apology."

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• Rhymes for genuineness

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'genuine' and the noun suffix '-ness'. The root 'genuine' derives from Latin 'genuinus', meaning 'native, natural, or innate', from 'gignere' ('to beget' or 'to produce').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Genuineness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/genuineness
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