feigned
Example Sentences
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The antics of the “bewitched” girls are so clearly feigned that the audience can recognize the corrupt motivations of the powerful people who are feeding the frenzy.
That leaves only the feigned feud between Paul and Gronkowski — Brady’s longtime pal and New England Patriots teammate.
From Los Angeles Times
Anna May feigned offense, then tipped up her chin and said with exaggerated loftiness, “And actually, I was one of just three lantern holders.”
From Literature
The demands are part of a broader public expression of confidence—whether real or feigned—in recent days.
I kind of knew that, but when she had that reaction, which was not feigned at all, that was like a shot of advice from the heart.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
