misfeign

/mɪsˈfeɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to pretend or feign something in a way that is likely to be discovered as false

“She tried to misfeign a smile, but it was clear she was unhappy.”

2. noun

an instance of pretending or feigning something in a way that is likely to be discovered as false

“His misfeign was discovered by his sister, who confronted him about it.”

Synonyms

  • dissemble
  • feign
  • pretend

Antonyms

  • genuinely
  • sincerely