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genuine Synonyms

Another word for genuine

Choosing another word for genuine depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 authentic and not a modern replica."

Strongest
authentic
real
bona fide
legitimate
Strong
veritable
original
true
actual
unadulterated
sterling

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
sincere
honest
heartfelt
earnest
unfeigned
Strong
wholehearted
candid
frank
forthright
unaffected

Opposites of genuine

The opposite of genuine shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fake
insincere
counterfeit
disingenuous
bogus
hypocritical
spurious
feigned
See all opposites of genuine

• Nearby Words

gentry
gents
genuflect
genuine
genuinely
genuineness
genus

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