feigned indifference

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A pretended lack of interest or concern.

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Examples (20)

  • She showed feigned indifference to his compliments, though she was secretly pleased.
  • He feigned indifference to criticism of his work.
  • His feigned indifference to the promotion fooled no one in the office.
  • She tried to show feigned indifference, but her eyes betrayed her true feelings.
  • The actress displayed feigned indifference when asked about the rumors.
  • His feigned indifference was a transparent attempt to hide his true emotions.
  • With feigned indifference, he shrugged off the criticism from his peers.
  • The politician maintained a posture of feigned indifference during the heated debate.
  • Her feigned indifference to the gossip was unconvincing to her friends.
  • Despite his feigned indifference, she knew he cared deeply about the outcome.
  • The politician's feigned indifference to the scandal was clearly an act.
  • It was clear from her nervous fidgeting that her feigned indifference was just an act.
  • He adopted an attitude of feigned indifference toward the test results.
  • They met the news with feigned indifference, though secretly they were overjoyed.
  • Despite her feigned indifference, everyone could see she cared deeply.
  • He thought his feigned indifference would make him look cool, but it only made him seem aloof.
  • The teenager's feigned indifference to his parents' divorce was heartbreaking.
  • The artist displayed feigned indifference to the glowing reviews, a common trait among humble creators.
  • She maintained feigned indifference throughout the heated argument.
  • Through years of practice, he mastered the art of feigned indifference.