Dishonest and Feigned

Dishonest

Dishonest adjective - Telling or containing lies.

Feigned and dishonest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Feigned" instead an adjective "Dishonest".

Nearby Words: dishonesty, dishonestly

Feigned

Feigned adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Usage example: the feigned looks of innocence I got when I asked who had broken the lamp

Dishonest and feigned are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dishonest" instead an adjective "Feigned".

Nearby Word: feigning
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