genuineness

Definitions

The quality of being truly what something is said to be; authenticity.

Sincerity or honesty in character, feelings, or behavior.

Examples

The genuineness of her apology was evident in the way she took full responsibility for her actions.

He was drawn to the genuineness of her personality, as she never tried to pretend to be someone she wasn't.

Experts were called in to verify the genuineness of the antique painting before it could be sold at auction.

Synonyms

authenticity sincerity honesty truthfulness candor veracity realness

Antonyms

insincerity deceitfulness phoniness hypocrisy artificiality dishonesty duplicity