tensibly

[ten-suh-buh-lee]

tensibly Definition

apparently or seemingly, but perhaps not actually.

Using tensibly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tensibly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's decision was ostensibly based on financial reasons.

  • Example

    He was ostensibly working on the project, but in reality, he was just wasting time.

  • Example

    The new policy was ostensibly designed to improve customer service, but it had the opposite effect.

tensibly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tensibly

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Summary: tensibly in Brief

'Tensibly' [ten-suh-buh-lee] means apparently or seemingly, but perhaps not actually. It is often used to describe situations where things are not as they appear, such as 'The company's decision was ostensibly based on financial reasons.' 'Tensibly' is a synonym of 'ostensibly' and 'supposedly.'