feign disappointment

Frequency: 5.06.5 per million words

To act as if you are disappointed when you are not.

feignVERB + NOUN

Categories:

disappointment

Examples (10)

  • She decided to feign disappointment when her surprise party was revealed early.
  • The actor had to feign disappointment convincingly for the dramatic scene.
  • He tried to feign disappointment about missing the boring meeting.
  • Children often feign disappointment to get what they want from their parents.
  • The politician chose to feign disappointment at the election results.
  • She couldn't help but feign disappointment when her friend cancelled their plans.
  • It's difficult to feign genuine disappointment when you're actually relieved.
  • The employee decided to feign disappointment about not getting the promotion.
  • Why would anyone feign disappointment in such a situation?
  • The witness appeared to feign disappointment during the testimony.