Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feigned
verb
/feɪnd/
Definition
to pretend or to fake something, typically an emotion or feeling
Examples
- She feigned surprise when she saw the party decorations.
- He feigned illness to avoid going to work.
- The actor feigned happiness, but his eyes told a different story.
Meaning
The act of pretending to have a particular quality or state; insincere or deceptive behavior.
Synonyms
- simulated
- pretended
- faked
- sham
- insincere
