CEFR C2

pseudosensitive

adjective

Meaning

Behavior or remarks that appear to be sensitive or empathetic but are actually insincere or manipulative, often used to gain an advantage or create a positive impression.

Examples

The company's pseudosensitive advertising campaign was criticized for being overly sentimental and manipulative.
Her pseudosensitive comments about her opponent's policies were seen as a desperate attempt to gain votes.

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pseudosensitive (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌsjuːdəʊsɛnˈsɪtɪv/

Definition

Behavior or remarks that appear to be sensitive or empathetic but are actually insincere or manipulative, often used to gain an advantage or create a positive impression.

Examples

The company's pseudosensitive advertising campaign was criticized for being overly sentimental and manipulative.
Her pseudosensitive comments about her opponent's policies were seen as a desperate attempt to gain votes.
The pseudosensitive language used in the report was intended to obscure the fact that the company was responsible for the environmental disaster.

How to Use pseudosensitive

pseudosensitive behavior (noun phrase): behavior that appears to be sensitive or empathetic but is actually insincere or manipulative — "The company's pseudosensitive behavior towards its employees was seen as a publicity stunt."
pseudosensitive remarks (noun phrase): remarks that appear to be sensitive or empathetic but are actually insincere or manipulative — "The politician's pseudosensitive remarks about the environment were criticized by environmental groups."

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