dissembling

[dɪˈsɛmblɪŋ]

dissembling Definition

  • 1concealment of one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs
  • 2pretense; hypocrisy

Using dissembling: Examples

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

  • Example

    His dissembling made it difficult to know what he really thought.

  • Example

    The politician's dissembling was exposed by the media.

  • Example

    She was skilled at dissembling her true emotions.

dissembling Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for dissembling

Phrases with dissembling

  • a smile that conceals one's true feelings or intentions

    Example

    He gave her a dissembling smile and continued with his plan.

  • behavior that is intended to hide one's true motives or feelings

    Example

    Her dissembling behavior made it hard to trust her.

  • speech that is intended to deceive or mislead

    Example

    The politician's dissembling speech failed to convince the public.

Origins of dissembling

from Old French 'dessembler', meaning 'to be different'

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Summary: dissembling in Brief

'Dissembling' [dɪˈsɛmblɪŋ] refers to the act of concealing one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs. It can also mean pretense or hypocrisy. Examples of dissembling include hiding one's true emotions or intentions, and using deceitful speech or behavior. Synonyms for dissembling include dissimulation, duplicity, and falseness.