bluff exterior
Frequency: 3.50.9 per million words
an outward appearance that seems frank and hearty, but possibly hiding other feelings
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- His bluff exterior concealed a deeply sensitive nature.
- Behind her bluff exterior, she was actually quite shy.
- The manager's bluff exterior made him seem more confident than he felt.
- Don't be fooled by his bluff exterior - he's really very thoughtful.
- Her bluff exterior masked years of professional insecurity.
- The coach's bluff exterior hid his genuine care for the players.
- Beneath that bluff exterior lies a person of great compassion.
- His bluff exterior belied a connoisseur of antiques.
- She maintained a bluff exterior despite feeling overwhelmed.
- The politician's bluff exterior concealed his nervousness about the debate.