Vocabulary Entry

pseudo

|adjective • noun

adjective

Not genuine; false or pretending to be something else.

Example Sentences

"The pseudo-scientific claims were debunked by experts."

"He held a pseudo-intellectual stance without having read the material."

"Her pseudo-friendliness quickly revealed her true intentions."

noun

Example Sentences

"The social media influencer turned out to be a pseudo who bought followers."

"He was upset to discover that his pseudo had no real skills in the field."

"Many consider the concept of a pseudo to be misleading and unnecessary."