1. a sincere and authentic concern or curiosity about something or someone, free from pretense or ulterior motives
She showed genuine interest in learning about his culture.
Ela demonstrou interesse genuíno em aprender sobre sua cultura.
2. a real and heartfelt desire to engage with or understand a particular subject
His genuine interest in science led him to pursue a career in research.
Seu interesse genuíno em ciência o levou a seguir uma carreira em pesquisa.