pretendedly

Definitions

In a manner that involves or is characterized by pretense; insincerely.

In a way that is feigned or simulated rather than genuine.

Examples

He pretendedly ignored the insult, though his clenched fists betrayed his true feelings.

She pretendedly studied her book while secretly eavesdropping on the conversation at the next table.

Synonyms

ostensibly feignedly supposedly allegedly outwardly seemingly professedly

Antonyms

genuinely sincerely honestly truly actually factually authentically