dissimulation
noun
Pronunciation: dɪˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən
Definition
Concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character through a deceptive outward appearance.
Examples
His constant dissimulation made it impossible for his colleagues to know what he was actually planning.
She practiced a subtle form of dissimulation to avoid revealing her lack of interest in the project.
The spy's entire career was built on the art of dissimulation and clever misdirection.
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