Dissembling: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissembling

 

[ dษชsหˆษ›mblษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

deceiving others

Dissembling refers to the act of concealing one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs. It often involves creating a false appearance to mislead others, typically in order to gain some advantage or avoid scrutiny.

Synonyms

deceit, dissimulation, masking, pretending.

Examples of usage

  • She was dissembling her intentions during the negotiation.
  • He was known for dissembling his emotions to appear stronger.
  • The spy was adept at dissembling his true identity.
Context #2 | Verb

hiding feelings

To dissemble can also mean to hide or disguise one's true feelings or desires. This may be done to fit in with social expectations or to avoid conflict.

Synonyms

conceal, cover-up, mask.

Examples of usage

  • He dissembled his disappointment with a smile.
  • She tried to dissemble her excitement over the news.
  • Despite her efforts in dissembling, it was clear she was upset.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissembling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disfarรงar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vortรคuschen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyembunyikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั…ะพะฒัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przebieranie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dissimuler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disimular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gizlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„์žฅํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุธุงู‡ูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edstรญrat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predstieraลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽฉ้ฅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prikriti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ felulda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizlษ™tmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disimular

Etymology

The term 'dissembling' originates from the Latin word 'dissimulare', which means 'to feign, pretend, or disguise'. It made its way into Middle English via Old French, where it was used to describe the act of concealing one's true intentions or feelings. Over time, the meaning has remained relatively consistent, retaining the connotation of deception and falsehood. The use of the word in literature and rhetoric often implies a deeper layer of manipulation and the complexity of human interactions. In contemporary usage, dissembling is frequently associated with contexts of politics, negotiation, and personal relationships, where individuals may feel compelled to hide their true selves in favor of social acceptance or strategic advantage. The evolution of the word mirrors the ongoing complexities in human communication and the nuances of trust and honesty.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,781 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.