feigned innocence

Frequency: 6.01.5 per million words

A false appearance of being guiltless or naive.

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Examples (20)

  • She looked at him with feigned innocence, pretending she knew nothing about the surprise party.
  • Her feigned innocence didn't fool anyone; everyone knew she was involved.
  • His feigned innocence didn't fool anyone; we all knew he was behind the prank.
  • He tried to hide his mischief behind a facade of feigned innocence.
  • The child's feigned innocence was obvious when chocolate was smeared around her mouth.
  • The child's feigned innocence after breaking the vase was quite amusing.
  • With feigned innocence, he asked if anyone had seen his missing homework.
  • She perfected the art of feigned innocence to get out of trouble.
  • Her feigned innocence crumbled under the detective's persistent questioning.
  • Don't be fooled by his feigned innocence; he knows exactly what he's doing.
  • The politician's feigned innocence regarding the scandal convinced no one.
  • The politician's feigned innocence during the scandal only angered the public more.
  • Behind her feigned innocence lay a cunning mind that had planned everything.
  • With a look of feigned innocence, he denied any knowledge of the prank.
  • The student's feigned innocence about cheating was unconvincing to the teacher.
  • It was clear from her eyes that her feigned innocence was just an act.
  • Despite his feigned innocence, the evidence clearly pointed to his guilt.
  • He used feigned innocence as a tactic to avoid taking responsibility.
  • She maintained her feigned innocence even when confronted with the truth.
  • The detective easily saw through her feigned innocence during the interrogation.