feigned
adjective
Pronunciation: /feɪnd/
Definition
Pretended or simulated in order to deceive.
Examples
She feigned surprise when her friends threw a party for her birthday.
The boxer feigned a punch to the head before landing a blow to the body.
His feigned interest in the lecture was obvious to everyone in the room.
How to Use feigned
- feign [noun] (collocation)
- To pretend to have a specific feeling or state. — "He decided to feign ignorance when the police asked about the missing money."
- feigned [noun] (collocation)
- Used as an adjective to describe a false quality. — "Her feigned enthusiasm did not fool the experienced interviewer."
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