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Uncommonbona fide
The correct spelling is bona fide.
How to pronounce bona fide
/ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/
adjectiveIPA: /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/
Say it like: Bon-a f-ide
The correct spelling is bona fide. In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive. For example: "Although he failed, the prime minister made a bona fide attempt to repair the nation's damaged economy."
Usage Examples
“Although he failed, the prime minister made a bona fide attempt to repair the nation's damaged economy.”
“This is a bona fide Roman coin.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.
- 2.Genuine; not counterfeit.
adverb
- 1.In good faith; genuinely, sincerely.
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