- present participle of feign.
feigning
Americannoun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of feigning
First recorded in 1350–1400; feign ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. ) for the noun; feign ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. ) for the adjective
Vocabulary lists containing feigning
Example Sentences
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Manager Dave Roberts and his pitching coaches haven’t been particularly forthcoming, either, feigning ignorance about the glove that looks as big as Sasaki’s head.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
In November, Leeds United boss Daniel Farke accused Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma of feigning injury to "bend the rules" and break up play.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
However, the “Hannah Montana” star did not end her mockery there—going on to accuse Cooper of feigning innocence about the proximity of their properties.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 31, 2026
“There was not a trace of feigning good humor about him.”
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2025
The two of them stood close to each other feigning the movements of boxers, their heads weaving, bobbing, tucked tight behind ready hands.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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