unfaked
Not a counterfeit
Unfaked means genuine or authentic—not falsified, fabricated, or staged.
The word typically describes emotions, documents, or evidence that haven't been manipulated: Her surprise was completely unfaked.
It often appears where authenticity might reasonably be doubted: The photo was verified as unfaked.
Truly what it claims
- realTruly existing, not fake
- sincereGenuinely felt, not feigned
- originalFirst or inventive
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
veritable · bona fide · certified · undisputed · unadulterated · unfeigned · unvarnished · uncontrived
Genuinely felt, not feigned
- candidHonest and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- truthfulAccurate and sincere
- veraciousInclined toward truth
frank · straightforward · guileless · ingenuous · open · heartfelt · genuine · plain-spoken
Worthy of acceptance
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
principled · scrupulous · conscientious · verifiable · authentic · legitimate · reputable · validated
genuine
Truly what it claims
legitimate · veritable · bona fide · certified · undisputed · unadulterated · unfeigned · unvarnished · uncontrived · unaffected
sincere
Genuinely felt, not feigned
- candidHonest and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- truthfulAccurate and sincere
veracious · frank · straightforward · guileless · ingenuous · open · heartfelt · genuine · plain-spoken · direct
credible
Worthy of acceptance
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- honorableHaving high moral standards
ethical · principled · scrupulous · conscientious · verifiable · authentic · legitimate · reputable · validated · confirmed
unfakedfaked
Falsely produced or simulated
fake · counterfeit · fraudulent · phony · forged