# dissemblingly

**Pronunciation:** dɪˈsɛm.blɪŋ.li · di-SEM-bling-lee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a manner that conceals one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs through deception or feigned ignorance.

## Examples

- She dissemblingly agreed with the plan, despite having already decided to sabotage it.
- The politician spoke dissemblingly about the budget cuts to avoid public backlash.
- He acted dissemblingly, pretending to be surprised by the news he had orchestrated himself.

## Synonyms

- deceitfully — General term for acting in a dishonest way.
- insincerely — Focuses on the lack of genuine feeling.
- duplicitously — Implies a double-dealing or two-faced nature.
- hypocritically — Focuses on the contradiction between words and actions.
- guilefully — Implies clever, cunning deception.

## Antonyms

- honestly — Acting with truth and openness.
- sincerely — Acting with genuine intent.
- candidly — Acting with frank, open expression.

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