100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "feigningly"

Definition

The adverb Feigningly refers to the act of pretending or faking an emotion, feeling, or attitude. It indicates that someone is not being genuine and is instead putting on an appearance that does not reflect their true feelings or intentions.

Synonyms

• Pretendingly
• Insincerely
• Deceptively
• Disingenuously
• Simulated

Antonyms

• Sincerely
• Genuinely
• Truthfully
• Honestly
• Authentically

Examples

1. She smiled feigningly to hide her true feelings of disappointment.
2. He laughed feigningly at the joke, even though he found it dull.
3. The child feigningly expressed interest in the vegetables to avoid trouble.
4. During the meeting, she nodded feigningly to appease her boss.
5. He feigningly agreed with her opinion, despite his disagreement.
6. She spoke feigningly of excitement about the event, but she was not looking forward to it at all.
7. The actor performed feigningly well, making the audience believe in his character.
8. He congratulated her feigningly, knowing she didn't deserve the praise.
9. The student feigningly raised his hand, only to avoid being called on.
10. They clapped feigningly for the speaker, though they were not impressed.
11. She listened feigningly to her friend’s problems while secretly judging her.
12. He answered the question feigningly, pretending to know the topic well.
13. The couple danced feigningly, putting on a show for their friends.
14. She accepted the compliment feigningly, not believing it herself.
15. He feigned interest in the conversation, nodding feigningly at all the right moments.
16. The employee smiled feigningly at her boss, masking her frustration.
17. She clutched her stomach feigningly, pretending to be sick to skip school.
18. He feigningly expressed sadness at the news, while actually feeling relieved.
19. The politician smiled feigningly during the debate, knowing he was losing support.
20. She feigningly cheered for her team, even though she was rooting for the opponent.
21. The class applauded feigningly after the presentation, not wanting to hurt the presenter’s feelings.
22. He feigningly praised the dish, though he found it unpalatable.
23. She looked at him feigningly with admiration, but her heart was cold.
24. He reacted feigningly shocked at the announcement, although he expected it.
25. She feigned enthusiasm feigningly, trying to lift the group's spirits.
26. They acted feigningly happy, putting on a facade for their friends.
27. He feigningly apologized, but his tone betrayed his true feelings.
28. She nodded along feigningly, pretending to understand the complex topic.
29. He sat back, feigningly relaxed, while worrying inside.
30. She complimented him feigningly, knowing it was insincere.
31. The audience responded feigningly, clapping for the performance that fell flat.
32. He feigningly agreed with the plan, while secretly plotting against it.
33. She laughed feigningly at his joke, trying to be polite.
34. He acted feigningly concerned about the issue, but had other motives.
35. The team celebrated feigningly, though they were disappointed with the outcome.
36. She listened feigningly to her friend's advice, planning to do the opposite.
37. He feigningly expressed joy over the promotion that he didn't want.
38. They smiled feigningly at the event, hiding their true feelings.
39. She spoke feigningly about her travels, wanting to impress others.
40. He feigningly enjoyed the concert, but really found it boring.
41. The children feigningly helped clean up, eager to get dessert.
42. She acted feigningly surprised at the surprise party, already aware.
43. He listened feigningly to the lecture, his mind drifting elsewhere.
44. She wrote the report feigningly, adding enthusiasm where there was none.
45. He complimented her feigningly, just to be courteous.
46. They danced feigningly, keeping up appearances for the guests.
47. She feigningly showed interest in his stories, waiting for her turn to speak.
48. He raised his glass feigningly, toasting to friendship without meaning it.
49. She looked feigningly sad when her friend left, but was relieved.
50. He feigningly participated in the discussion, not wanting to be singled out.
51. The report was feigningly optimistic, masking the real problems.
52. She acted feigningly supportive, while secretly resenting her colleague.
53. He nodded feigningly during the meeting, not paying attention at all.
54. They laughed feigningly at the awkward joke, trying to ease the tension.
55. She feigned confidence feigningly, though she felt insecure inside.
56. He expressed gratitude feigningly, knowing he had done little to help.
57. They walked feigningly as a couple, despite their ongoing feud.
58. She feigningly celebrated her friend's success, feeling envious.
59. He smiled feigningly at the camera, not feeling cheerful at all.
60. The response was feigningly enthusiastic, covering up the lack of interest.
61. She feigningly showed concern for his health, while actually being indifferent.
62. He pretended to care feigningly, wanting to appear sympathetic.
63. They clapped feigningly for the opening act, waiting for the headliner.
64. She looked feigningly busy, avoiding her responsibilities.
65. He acted feigningly thrilled about the news, even though he was upset.
66. She feigningly comforted him, though she felt no empathy.
67. He raised an eyebrow feigningly, pretending to be intrigued.
68. They danced feigningly to the music, feeling awkward doing so.
69. She pretended to be happy feigningly, while feeling lonely inside.
70. He feigningly encouraged his friend, knowing the truth was harsh.
71. They cheered feigningly for the underdog team, lacking true support.
72. She looked feigningly optimistic, but her heart was heavy.
73. He feigned interest feigningly, wanting to seem engaged in the conversation.
74. She smiled feigningly at the compliment, unsure of its sincerity.
75. He laughed feigningly at the movie, though he found it absurd.
76. They clapped feigningly, wanting to support the performer but not feeling it.
77. She pretended to listen feigningly, planning her escape instead.
78. He nodded feigningly in agreement, while internally disagreeing.
79. They acted feigningly like best friends, hiding their rivalry.
80. She looked feigningly concerned during the meeting, though she was bored.
81. He smiled feigningly at the old photo, reminiscing with a forced grin.
82. They celebrated feigningly, feeling the pressure to appear happy.
83. She feigned innocence feigningly, knowing she was in the wrong.
84. He pretended to be knowledgeable feigningly, fooling no one.
85. They cheered feigningly for the performance, wanting to be polite.
86. She expressed excitement feigningly, while dreading the event.
87. He reacted feigningly surprised at the news, already aware of it.
88. They smiled feigningly for the photo, each lost in their thoughts.
89. She clapped feigningly, not wanting to hurt the performer's feelings.
90. He feigningly supported the idea, while planning to sabotage it.
91. She acted feigningly happy for her friend’s success, feeling overshadowed.
92. He feigned understanding feigningly, not grasping the concept at all.
93. They listened feigningly, their minds elsewhere during the lecture.
94. She nodded feigningly at the advice, plotting to ignore it.
95. He smiled feigningly when he heard the news, not ready to celebrate.
96. They danced feigningly at the party, wanting to fit in.
97. She raised her glass feigningly, toasting without meaning it.
98. He pretended to be busy feigningly, avoiding his responsibilities.
99. They applauded feigningly, not wanting to offend the performers.
100. She looked at her friend feigningly, hiding her true emotions behind a mask.