What is another word for Pretendingly?

Pronunciation: [pɹɪtˈɛndɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

Pretendingly is a word that describes an action done in a false manner, usually for the purpose of deceiving others. Some synonyms for pretendingly include feignedly, insincerely, and disingenuously. Feignedly suggests a deliberate attempt to mislead or deceive, while insincerely implies a lack of genuine emotion or intentions. Disingenuously suggests a lack of honesty and forthrightness in the action being taken. Other synonyms for pretendingly could includes fakely, artificially, shamming, or putting on false airs. These words all describe actions that are not genuine, and are often used to describe someone who is pretending to be something they are not.

What are the hypernyms for Pretendingly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Pretendingly

Strange as it may seem, while Mr. Wolcott was abroad, Pretendingly for the purpose of procuring bimetallism by international agreement, the President and Secretary of the Treasury were working up a scheme to have the gold standard adopted according to the tenor of the Indianapolis platform.
"One Thousand Secrets of Wise and Rich Men Revealed"
C. A. Bogardus

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