ostensible

adjective

Meaning

Stated or appearing to be true, though often hiding a different, underlying reality.

Examples

The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss budget cuts, but everyone knew the real goal was to announce layoffs.
She maintained an ostensible air of calm, even as her hands trembled with anxiety.

Synonyms: seeming, apparent, professed, ostensible

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ostensible

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɒˈstɛnsɪbəl/

Definition

Stated or appearing to be true, though often hiding a different, underlying reality.

Examples

The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss budget cuts, but everyone knew the real goal was to announce layoffs.
She maintained an ostensible air of calm, even as her hands trembled with anxiety.
The ostensible reason for the delay was technical trouble, yet the staff seemed suspiciously unprepared for any repair work.

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