Pseudo Meaning in English
word
Definition
Used before a word to show that something or someone is not real, but only pretending to be, or is false or fake.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a prefix (e.g., 'pseudo-science', 'pseudo-intellectual'). Often has a negative or critical tone. Not used as a standalone word in most cases.
Spanish: pseudo - falso - aparentePortuguese (BR): pseudo - falso - aparentePortuguese (PT): pseudo - falso - aparenteChinese (Simplified): 伪（pseudo） - 假的Chinese (Traditional): 偽（pseudo） - 假的Hindi: कृत्रिम - झूठाArabic: زائف - غير حقيقيBengali: ছদ্ম - ভুয়াRussian: псевдоJapanese: 疑似 - 似非（ぎひ）Vietnamese: giả - ngụyKorean: 가짜 - 유사Turkish: sözde - sahteUrdu: جعلی - نقلیIndonesian: palsu - semu
Example Sentences
She gave a pseudo apology and didn't mean it.
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Some people spread pseudo news online.
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He believes in pseudo science instead of real facts.
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Many people fell for his pseudo charm, not realizing he was dishonest.
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That was just a pseudo solution—it didn't fix anything for real.
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The movie was filled with pseudo philosophy that sounded deep but meant nothing.
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