ostensible Synonyms
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ostensible Meaning
ostensible (s)
appearing as such but not necessarily so
represented or appearing as such; pretended
ostensible (a.)
Capable of being shown; proper or intended to be shown.
Shown; exhibited; declared; avowed; professed; apparent; -- often used as opposed to real or actual; as, an ostensible reason, motive, or aim.
ostensible Sentence Examples
- The ostensible reason for the delay was a technical glitch, but rumors persisted about internal sabotage.
- The candidate's ostensible concern for the environment belied his voting record on environmental legislation.
- The ostensible head of the organization was a figurehead, while the true power lay in the hands of a shadowy group.
- The company's ostensible headquarters was a modest office building, but its operations extended far beyond its walls.
- The politician's ostensible support for social justice initiatives was questioned after they were caught making derogatory remarks about minorities.
- The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss budget cuts, but it quickly devolved into a power struggle.
- The ostensible goal of the expedition was scientific research, but it was widely suspected that the team had covert military interests.
- The ostensible author of the novel was a respected literary figure, but rumors circulated that a ghostwriter had actually penned the work.
- The ostensible leader of the rebellion was a charismatic young woman, but her true intentions were shrouded in mystery.
- The ostensible motive for the murder was robbery, but investigators suspected a more sinister plot.
FAQs About the word ostensible
appearing as such but not necessarily so, represented or appearing as such; pretendedCapable of being shown; proper or intended to be shown., Shown; exhibited;
obvious,apparent, seeming, probable, possible, presumed, supposed, alleged, assumed, prima facie
impossible, unlikely, real, implausible, impossible, inconceivable, implausible, unlikely, inconceivable, actual
The ostensible reason for the delay was a technical glitch, but rumors persisted about internal sabotage.
The candidate's ostensible concern for the environment belied his voting record on environmental legislation.
The ostensible head of the organization was a figurehead, while the true power lay in the hands of a shadowy group.
The company's ostensible headquarters was a modest office building, but its operations extended far beyond its walls.
