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pretended
[ pri-ten-did ]
/ prɪˈtɛn dɪd /
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Definition of pretended
adjective
insincerely or falsely professed: a pretended interest in art.
feigned, fictitious, or counterfeit: His pretended wealth was proved to be nonexistent.
alleged or asserted; reputed.
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