bona fide
4 antonyms and opposites of bona fide, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Genuine and real, and not intended to deceive.
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How to use bona fide
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Slightly formal in general use, and a fixed term of art in law.
Etymology
From Latin bona fide, meaning in good faith, the ablative of bona fides.
Full origin of bona fide →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between bona fide and bona fides?
Bona fide is an adjective meaning genuine, as in a bona fide offer. Bona fides is a noun meaning someone's credentials or proof of sincerity, as in checking her bona fides. Despite the s, bona fides is usually treated as singular.
How do you pronounce bona fide?
The traditional pronunciation follows the Latin, BOH-nuh FY-dee, with three syllables in the second word. The shorter BOH-nuh FIDE is also common in everyday English and is not considered wrong.