Визначення слова «pretense» мовою англійська

noun

1. (countable or uncountable) The action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.

   • He visited the king under the pretense of friendliness.
   • "Lady Little", the title that she used, was just a pretense.
   • She appeared to weep uncontrollably, but it was all pretense.

2. (uncountable) Affectation or ostentation of manner.

   • She was a plain-speaking woman without a hint of pretense.

3. Intention or purpose not real but professed.

   • with only a pretense of accuracy

4. An unsupported claim made or implied.

5. An insincere attempt to reach a specific condition or quality.

6. (obsolete) Intention; design.