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feigned

 

[ feɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in conversation

pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury)

Synonyms

fake, pretend, simulate

Examples of usage

  • she feigned nervousness
  • he feigned surprise
Context #2 | Verb

in literature

invent (a story or excuse)

Synonyms

concoct, fabricate, invent

Examples of usage

  • she feigned an excuse for being late
Context #3 | Verb

in acting

represent falsely

Synonyms

counterfeit, dissemble, simulate

Examples of usage

  • he feigned his death in the play

Translations

Translations of the word "feigned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fingido

🇮🇳 नकली

🇩🇪 vorgetäuscht

🇮🇩 palsu

🇺🇦 удаваний

🇵🇱 udawany

🇯🇵 偽の

🇫🇷 feint

🇪🇸 fingido

🇹🇷 sahte

🇰🇷 가짜의

🇸🇦 زائف

🇨🇿 předstíraný

🇸🇰 predstieraný

🇨🇳 假装的

🇸🇮 narejen

🇮🇸 þykjast

🇰🇿 жалған

🇬🇪 გაყალბებული

🇦🇿 saxta

🇲🇽 fingido

Etymology

The word 'feigned' comes from the Middle English 'feinen,' which means 'to pretend.' It has roots in Old French and Latin. The concept of feigning has been present in human behavior for centuries, often used in acting, literature, and everyday interactions to deceive or create false impressions.

See also: feign, feigning.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,012, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.