feigning Antonyms
Meaning of feigning
feigning (n)
pretending with intention to deceive
the act of giving a false appearance
feigning (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Feign
feigning (a.)
That feigns; insincere; not genuine; false.
feigning Sentence Examples
- The politician was feigning interest in the constituents' concerns, but it was clear that he was not genuinely listening.
- The child was feigning illness to avoid going to school, but her parents saw through her act.
- The cat was feigning indifference to the new kitten, but its twitching tail betrayed its curiosity.
- The actor was feigning surprise at the plot twist, but the audience could tell that he knew it was coming.
- The saleswoman was feigning concern for the customer's needs, but she was really just trying to make a sale.
- The dog was feigning obedience to its owner's commands, but its eyes betrayed its true intentions.
- The student was feigning attention in class, but his doodles in the margins told a different story.
- The politician was feigning remorse for his past actions, but his lack of sincerity was evident to all.
- The athlete was feigning confidence before the big game, but his teammates could see that he was nervous.
- The artist was feigning inspiration, but her uninspired work told the true story.
FAQs About the word feigning
pretending with intention to deceive, the act of giving a false appearanceof Feign, That feigns; insincere; not genuine; false.
fake, simulation, forgery, counterfeit,pretence,pretense, takeoff, knockoff, hoax, humbug
tribute,tribute, homage,homage,
The politician was feigning interest in the constituents' concerns, but it was clear that he was not genuinely listening.
The child was feigning illness to avoid going to school, but her parents saw through her act.
The cat was feigning indifference to the new kitten, but its twitching tail betrayed its curiosity.
The actor was feigning surprise at the plot twist, but the audience could tell that he knew it was coming.
