Meaning & Definition of word "Feigned"
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Feigned
/feɪnd/
verb:
- 1. Past tense of feign; to pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).
- Example: She feigned ignorance when asked about the incident.
- 2. To simulate or pretend; to make a show of.
- Example: He feigned enthusiasm during the meeting, even though he was uninterested.
adjective:
- 1. Not genuine; artificial or fake.
- Example: His feigned smile did not convince anyone of his happiness.
- 2. Done or made to deceive or give a false impression.
- Example: The feigned excitement of the crowd was evident in the way they reacted.
Etymology
From Middle English 'feignen', from Old French 'feindre', from Latin 'fingere'
Common Phrases and Expressions
feigned innocence:
Pretending to be innocent or not involved.
feigned interest:
Pretending to take an interest in something.
Related Words
feign:
To pretend to have a particular feeling or condition.
faint:
To lose consciousness briefly.
Slang Meanings of feigned
Meaning: Faking it
Example Sentence: He was faking it just to fit in.
Meaning: Putting on a front
Example Sentence: She was really upset, but she was putting on a front.