Pseudoinnocent
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A person who conveys a false air of innocence. rare
"I will not play Giono's game or that of some country literary aristocrat or that of the pseudoinnocents who dance their attendance upon the Academy as they would upon an aged wealthy aunt […]"
Adjective
- 1 Having a false appearance of innocence.
Example
More examples"I will not play Giono's game or that of some country literary aristocrat or that of the pseudoinnocents who dance their attendance upon the Academy as they would upon an aged wealthy aunt […]"
Etymology
From pseudo- + innocent.
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