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In literature, the word "unfeigned" is employed to underscore a profound authenticity and sincerity in emotions and actions. For instance, authors use it to highlight genuine feelings—such as the unmistakable, heartfelt joy in Lewis Carroll’s work ([1]) or the honest surprise in both Dickens ([2]) and Bret Harte ([3]). It is equally effective in conveying reluctant acceptance or hesitation, as seen in Richard Wagner’s depiction ([4]), and in emphasizing sincere admiration or respect, echoed in works by Arthur Conan Doyle ([5]) and Jane Austen ([6]). Across diverse genres—from Dostoyevsky’s vivid portrayals of inner turmoil ([7], [8]) to the spiritual context in Thomas à Kempis’ writing ([9])—"unfeigned" consistently serves to mark moments free of pretense, capturing the true, raw essence of human experience.
  1. It had been repeatedly begged for in vain, and being no longer expected, was received with unfeigned joy.
    — from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
  2. ‘Grandfather!’ cried the child in unfeigned surprise.
    — from The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens
  3. “How?—you saw him then?” asked the Padre in unfeigned astonishment.
    — from The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales by Bret Harte
  4. He was in every respect wholly unsuited to the task, and only accepted it with unfeigned hesitation.
    — from My Life — Volume 1 by Richard Wagner
  5. “You reasoned it out beautifully,” I exclaimed in unfeigned admiration.
    — from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
  6. He was on foot, and after looking very respectfully at her, looked with most unfeigned satisfaction at her companion.
    — from Emma by Jane Austen
  7. But in this smile there was a flash of real unfeigned feeling.
    — from Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
  8. You solve the riddle of life!” said the captain, half cunningly, half in genuine and unfeigned admiration, for he was a great lover of words.
    — from The possessed : by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
  9. But he who trusteth in Thee, O Lord, and seeketh Thee with an unfeigned heart, doth not so easily slip.
    — from The Imitation of Christ by à Kempis Thomas

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