feigned
UK/feind/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Not genuine; put on in order to deceive
假装的，装出来的，不真诚的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe past participle of feign used as an adjective: a feigned emotion is one that has been 'shaped' rather than truly felt — feigned innocence, feigned modesty.
Root feign still carries 4 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.feigned innocence装出的无辜
- 2.feigned modesty假装的谦虚
- 3.feigned surprise假装的惊讶
- 4.feigned indifference假装的冷淡
Example Sentences
- 1.
His feigned modesty fooled no one in the room.
- 2.
She answered with feigned innocence, eyes wide.
- 3.
There was a note of feigned cheerfulness in his voice.