100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "pretense"

Definition

Pretense (noun): A false appearance or action intended to deceive; an act of pretending or feigning. It can also refer to a claim made or a behavior adopted that is not genuine or sincere.

Synonyms

• Deception
• Facade
• Charade
• Pretext
• Simulation
• Masquerade
• Pretending
• Insincerity

Antonyms

• Honesty
• Sincerity
• Truth
• Authenticity
• Genuineness

Examples

1. She put on a pretense of confidence during the presentation.
2. His smile was a pretense to hide his true feelings.
3. They maintained a pretense of friendship despite their disagreements.
4. The pretense of perfection can be exhausting.
5. She decided to drop the pretense and be honest about her emotions.
6. The pretense of wealth was evident in their extravagant lifestyle.
7. He lived under the pretense that he was happy.
8. The pretense of having everything under control was shattered.
9. Their pretense of being a happy family was just for show.
10. The pretense was so convincing that no one suspected the truth.
11. She wore a pretense of indifference to mask her pain.
12. The pretense of understanding the complex topic was difficult to maintain.
13. He used the pretense of being busy to avoid socializing.
14. The pretense of authority was questioned during the meeting.
15. She couldn't keep up the pretense any longer.
16. The pretense of innocence was shattered by the evidence.
17. They engaged in a pretense of normalcy after the crisis.
18. The pretense of being a gourmet chef was just for the show.
19. He acted with pretense when dealing with his boss.
20. Her pretense of being uninterested was transparent.
21. The pretense of a peaceful agreement fell apart quickly.
22. He maintained a pretense of ignorance regarding the situation.
23. The pretense of being a great athlete was revealed as a lie.
24. She found it hard to keep up the pretense with her friends.
25. The pretense of being an expert faltered under scrutiny.
26. Their pretense of a perfect relationship was just for appearances.
27. He lived in a pretense of luxury that masked his debts.
28. The pretense of a clean conscience plagued him.
29. She adopted the pretense of being indifferent to the criticism.
30. The pretense of teamwork was evident in their lack of collaboration.
31. He spoke with a pretense of authority that was unwarranted.
32. The pretense of being happy was difficult to maintain.
33. She put on a pretense of enthusiasm for the project.
34. The pretense of friendship was shattered by betrayal.
35. He used pretense to manipulate others for his gain.
36. The pretense of being supportive was quickly exposed.
37. Her pretense of being busy was just an excuse to avoid him.
38. The pretense of superiority was not well received.
39. He wore a pretense of calmness during the storm.
40. The pretense of objectivity in the report was questionable.
41. The pretense of being an expert failed when tested.
42. She dropped her pretense and admitted her mistakes.
43. The pretense of a perfect life can be misleading.
44. He put on a pretense of being well-traveled.
45. The pretense of loyalty was challenged by the truth.
46. She kept up the pretense until the very end.
47. The pretense of being an authority figure was soon disregarded.
48. His pretense of being carefree was a façade.
49. The pretense of a friendly atmosphere was quickly dispelled.
50. She lived under the pretense of having everything together.
51. The pretense of being okay fell apart in private.
52. He relied on the pretense of confidence to get through interviews.
53. The pretense of understanding the problem faded quickly.
54. She created a pretense to avoid dealing with her issues.
55. The pretense of being busy was a common tactic among employees.
56. He engaged in a pretense of being involved in the community.
57. The pretense of stability was an illusion.
58. She maintained the pretense of being the perfect wife.
59. His pretense of indifference was hard to believe.
60. The pretense of connection was superficial at best.
61. She used pretense to navigate through uncomfortable situations.
62. The pretense of being a mentor was just a cover for control.
63. He had a pretense of being knowledgeable about the topic.
64. The pretense of harmony was disrupted by conflict.
65. She felt trapped in her pretense of perfection.
66. The pretense of being a philanthropist was criticized.
67. He maintained a pretense of being unaffected by the news.
68. The pretense of being friends with everyone was exhausting.
69. She dropped her pretense and showed her true colors.
70. The pretense of cooperation wore thin over time.
71. His pretense of humility was questioned by many.
72. The pretense of being supportive was just a tactic.
73. She felt guilty for keeping up the pretense.
74. The pretense of being in control was shattered by reality.
75. His pretense of being well-liked was unfounded.
76. The pretense of loyalty was put to the test.
77. She enjoyed the pretense of being a celebrity for a day.
78. The pretense of normalcy after the tragedy was difficult to maintain.
79. He used pretense to mask his insecurities.
80. The pretense of being engaged was merely for appearances.
81. She couldn't stand the pretense any longer.
82. The pretense of being perfect was exhausting to uphold.
83. His pretense of expertise led to many misunderstandings.
84. The pretense of a peaceful solution was quickly abandoned.
85. She saw through his pretense immediately.
86. The pretense of friendship was not reciprocated.
87. He maintained a pretense of being carefree despite his worries.
88. The pretense of being a mentor was a cover for manipulation.
89. She felt suffocated by the pretense of happiness.
90. The pretense of authority was challenged during the debate.
91. He relied on the pretense of being sophisticated.
92. The pretense of a perfect job was shattered by reality.
93. She expressed her frustration with the pretense of normalcy.
94. The pretense of being unfazed was just a mask.
95. He put up a pretense of being friendly with his co-workers.
96. The pretense of being a savior was questioned by the community.
97. She felt guilty about her pretense of indifference.
98. The pretense of knowledge was quickly exposed.
99. He embraced the pretense of being an artist.
100. The pretense of a happy ending was just a fantasy.