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pretendedly

/prɪˈtɛndɪdli/ adverb · British & US
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What does pretendedly mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something is done in a way that is intended to deceive or mislead, but may not necessarily be false.

Example

"She pretendedly forgot her phone at home, but was actually trying to avoid a call."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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