Definition

A person who hides their true feelings or intentions by pretending to be something they are not.

Example

He was a dissimulator, always pretending to agree while secretly opposing the plan.

Conversation

Did you see how he behaved at the party last night?

Yeah, he was such a dissimulator, hiding his true feelings.

I can't believe he pretended to be fine when he was clearly upset.

Right? It's hard to understand why he felt the need to dissimulate like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dissimulator → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "simulare" (meaning to pretend or feign). The word describes someone who pretends to be something they are not, effectively putting on a false appearance or hiding the truth.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'pretending' ('simulare') to be something 'apart' from their true self ('dis-'). This helps you remember that a dissimulator is someone who hides their true intentions or feelings.

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