Phoney
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Emotional Disguise
Used when someone hides their true feelings with fake behavior. Her concern seemed phoney, given her past indifference.
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Detecting Insincerity
Helps indicate skepticism about the authenticity of someone's actions or words. His apology felt phoney; he didn't seem remorseful at all.
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Cultural Reference
In movies, a 'phoney' character might be a villain pretending to be friendly. The protagonist realized the mentor's advice was phoney, leading to a plot twist.