Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feign-interest
verb phrase
/feɪn ˈɪn.tɚ.ɛst/
Definition
To pretend to be interested in something, often for the sake of appearance or to manipulate a situation.
Examples
- Although she was tired, she decided to feign interest in the meeting to avoid hurting her boss’s feelings.
- He often feigned interest in the movie to impress his date.
Meaning
Feigning interest involves acting as if one cares about a subject or topic when, in reality, they may not have any genuine interest.
Synonyms
- pretend interest
- fake enthusiasm
- simulate interest
