feigned

• Descreve algo que é fingido, simulado ou não genuíno, algo que aparenta ser real ou verdadeiro, mas não é.

Describes something that is pretended or simulated, not genuine or real.

1. Pretended or simulatedC1formal

   Not genuine; simulated or pretended to deceive others.

   Fingido

   • She gave a feigned smile to hide her disappointment.
   • His feigned interest in the conversation was obvious.
   • The actor's feigned anger was very convincing on stage.

   Sinônimosaffectedartificialfakefalseinsinceremockpretendedput-onshamsimulated

   Antônimosauthenticgenuinehonestrealsinceretrue

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de fingir ou criar uma impressão falsa sobre algo, como uma emoção, sentimento ou estado.

A verb used to indicate the act of pretending or giving a false appearance of something, such as an emotion, feeling, or condition.

1. Pretend to feel or be affected byB2formal

   To pretend to have a particular feeling, problem, or condition.

   Fingir

   • She feigned surprise when she saw the gift.
   • He feigned illness to avoid going to work.
   • The actor feigned sadness perfectly in the scene.

   Sinônimosaffectcounterfeitdissemblefakepretendshamsimulate

   Antônimosauthenticatebe

2. Invent or fabricateC1formal

   To invent a false story or excuse.

   Inventar

   • They feigned a reason for their late arrival.
   • He feigned an interest in art to impress her.
   • The witness feigned ignorance about the incident.

   Sinônimosconcoctcontrivedevisefabricateinventmake up

   Antônimosdisclosedivulgereveal