Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pretense
Noun
/ˈprɛtɛns/
Definition
An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.
Examples
- His cheerful pretense hid his true feelings of sadness.
- She smiled with a pretense of confidence during the interview.
- They maintained a pretense of friendship despite their underlying rivalry.
Meaning
Pretense refers to the act of pretending or putting on a false appearance, often to deceive or mislead others.
Synonyms
- Deception
- Facade
- Disguise
- Masquerade
- Feigning
