dissimulating 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of dissimulatingnext
as in assuming

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dissimulating

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verb

present participle of dissimulate
as in pretending
to take on a false or deceptive appearance as an actress she had been trained to dissimulate, so she had no trouble hiding her true feelings offstage as well

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dissimulating
  1. pretending
  2. dishonest
  3. insincere
  4. phony
  5. fake
  6. artful
  7. artificial
  8. pretentious
Verb
  • So the co-producer is pretending the screenwriter’s work was infringed upon.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But [Star Wars] played a big part in how my imagination blossomed as a child, while running around my yard or the schoolyard, pretending to be those characters.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of pretending
Adjective
  • Just as Theranos’ success was built on lies and ultimately collapsed under its own weight, companies and individuals that rise by dishonest means are playing a short-term game.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Biden admin called out for longstanding lie about pardoning Hunter: 'Most dishonest admin in history'.
    Fox News, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of dishonest
Adjective
  • Think of nervous smiles, insincere smiles, and smirks.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
  • His argument: propaganda does not always have to be insincere or untrue.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of insincere
Adjective
  • Russia may also try to manipulate the talks by halting its bombardment of Ukraine’s energy sector as a phony goodwill gesture and demanding that the U.S. prevent Kyiv from striking Russian soil in return.
    Niall Ferguson, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This account, however, was quickly debunked as phony and suspended.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of phony
Adjective
  • The claim: Image shows UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect’s fake ID A Dec. 9 Threads post (direct link, archive link) shows an image of what at first glance appears to be a Hawaii driver’s license with a photo of the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
    Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The porch is covered in fake roses, from its pillars to ceiling to gable, where Cantabrana places a small Guadalupe statue in its apex.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of fake
Adjective
  • Plus, such brands make a concerted effort to offer plenty of artful and aesthetically pleasing options, so your digital invitation can still feel fun and thoughtful.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The design here is artful and daring, with its vivid colors, reflective surfaces, and curated art pieces that would feel equally at home in a gallery.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of artful
Adjective
  • However, there’s one thing artificial trees lack that real trees have in abundance: fragrance.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Keep scrolling to check out these artificial Christmas trees that will arrive at your door in just a few days — prices start at $18.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of artificial
Adjective
  • At first, the girls are only in danger of being forced to listen to one man’s extremely pretentious opinions about religion, philosophy, culture, and yes, pop music, which is terrifying in itself.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Co-founder and master distiller Andy Wahl grew up in wine country, in California’s Sonoma County, and felt that the fine wines harvested in the region were pretentious and inaccessible.
    John Kell, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of pretentious
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