slight pretence

Examples (10)

• There was not even the slightest pretence of fairness in his decision.
• She made a slight pretence of being busy to avoid the awkward conversation.
• His anger was a slight pretence to gain sympathy from the audience.
• The company maintained a slight pretence of environmental responsibility.
• Despite his slight pretence of indifference, she knew he cared deeply.
• It was a slight pretence, but enough to get him through the difficult meeting.
• He couldn't even manage the slightest pretence of surprise when he heard the news.
• There was a slight pretence of order in the chaotic room, but it quickly faded.
• Her smile was a slight pretence to hide her true feelings of disappointment.
• The politician's apology felt like nothing more than a slight pretence to appease the public.