Genuine
Genuine adjective - Existing in fact and not merely as a possibility.
Usage example: there's genuine value in learning how to do household repairs on one's own
Nearby Words: genuinely, genuineness
Supposed
Supposed adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Usage example: this new computer program is a supposed improvement over the old one
Both words in one sentence
- While having a genuine fanbase and funny moments, all the characters are selfish and the supposed heroes Alan and Charlie really have no difference from Judith, Evelyn and Rose.
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He was supposed to be a genuine Nightmare Retardant, so that people wouldn't pay much attention to the havoc the hamster's creating, therefore letting themselves be gradually killed off.
Source: Nightmare Retardant - This is also a major conflict of Emi's concerning Sadao — as the Hero she's supposed to kill Satan, but his genuine Nice Guy attitude on Earth frustrates her.
Source: Easily Forgiven
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