seemingly intent

Frequency: 5.23.9 per million words

Appearing to be determined, though it may not be the case.

intentADVERB + intent

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seemingly

Examples (10)

  • The student was seemingly intent on his book, but his mind wandered.
  • She watched him, seemingly intent on every word, yet she felt a distraction.
  • The cat sat, seemingly intent on the bird, but its eyes occasionally darted elsewhere.
  • Despite his relaxed posture, he was seemingly intent on winning the game.
  • They were seemingly intent on finishing the project by midnight.
  • The politician listened, seemingly intent on the speaker's words, but was mentally preparing his rebuttal.
  • He appeared seemingly intent on solving the puzzle, though he was truly just bored.
  • With a furrowed brow, she was seemingly intent on the complex equation.
  • The dog stared out the window, seemingly intent on something in the distance.
  • His gaze was seemingly intent on the screen, but his thoughts were far away.