Feigning Meaning in English
word · lemma: feign
ˈfeɪnɪŋ
FAY-ning
fˈeɪnɪŋ
FAY-ning
Definition
Pretending to have a feeling, illness, or condition, usually to deceive others.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in more formal or written contexts. Common with words like 'illness', 'interest', or 'sleep'. Not for genuine feelings—always implies deception or pretense.
Spanish: fingirPortuguese (BR): fingirPortuguese (PT): fingirChinese (Simplified): 假装Chinese (Traditional): 假裝Hindi: बहाना करनाArabic: يتظاهرBengali: ভান করা - ছদ্মবেশ ধারণ করা (ভান)Russian: притворяться - симулироватьJapanese: ふりをする - 偽るVietnamese: giả vờ - làm ra vẻKorean: ~인 척하다 - 가장하다Turkish: numara yapmak - taklit etmekUrdu: دکھاوا کرنا - بہانہ کرناIndonesian: berpura-pura
Example Sentences
He was feigning illness to avoid school.
basic
She is feigning interest in the conversation.
basic
The child was feigning sleep when his mother entered.
basic
He kept feigning surprise, but I knew he already heard the news.
natural
You’re not really angry, you’re just feigning it to make a point.
natural
After feigning confusion, he finally gave the correct answer.
natural