dissembling

[dɪˈsɛmblɪŋ]

dissembling Definition

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

Synonyms for dissembling

• dissimulation
• deceit
• duplicity
• falseness
• hypocrisy

Antonyms for dissembling

• honesty
• sincerity
• frankness

Phrases with dissembling

• dissembling smile

  a smile that conceals one's true feelings or intentions

  Example

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

• dissembling behavior

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

  Example

  Her dissembling behavior made it hard to trust her.

• dissembling speech

  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.