dissimulation in English
- dissimulation⇄dissimulation, noun.
the act of dissimulating; pretense; deceit; hypocrisy.
Ex. Without some dissimulation no business can be carried on at all (Lord Chesterfield). Let love be without dissimulation (Romans 12:9).
(SYN) duplicity.
dissimulation in Hindi हिन्दी
dissimulation in Marathi मराठी
dissimulation in Sindhi سنڌي
dissimulation in Tamil தமிழ்
dissimulation in Telugu తెలుగు
dissimulation
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- The act of concealing or disguising one’s thoughts, feelings, or intentions by pretense.
- The act of pretending or feigning something in order to deceive others.
- A form of deception involving misrepresentation or false appearance.
Usage Examples
- Her dissimulation during the interview helped her secure the job despite her lack of experience.
- The politician's dissimulation about the economic crisis was evident in his speeches.
Etymology
The word "dissimulation" comes from the Latin word "dissimulatio," meaning "concealment" or "disguise," which is derived from "dissimulo" (to disguise or hide), from "dis-" (apart) and "simulare" (to simulate or imitate). It was adopted into English in the 16th century.
Synonyms
- Deception
- Feigning
- Pretense
- Disguise
- Camouflage
Antonyms
- Honesty
- Openness
- Truthfulness
- Revelation
- Transparency
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Disimulación | /diseemooˈlacion/ |
| French | Dissimulation | /dissimyˈlɑsjɔ̃/ |
| German | Verschleierung | /fɛʁˈʃlaɪɐʊŋ/ |
| Italian | Dissimulazione | /dissimuladˈtsjone/ |
| Portuguese | Disfarce | /disˈfaɾsɨ/ |
| Russian | Притворство | /prʲɪtvɐˈrʲɪstvə/ |
| Chinese | 掩饰 | /yǎnshì/ |
| Japanese | 偽り | /itsuwari/ |
| Arabic | تَصَنُّع | /taṣannuʿ/ |
| Hindi | छलना | /chalnā/ |
| Bengali | প্রতারণা | /pratāraṇā/ |
| Punjabi | ਚਲਾਕੀ | /calākī/ |
| Gujarati | ਝૂઠોપણો | /jhūṭhopaṇo/ |
| Marathi | कपट | /kapaṭ/ |
| Telugu | చిత్తశుద్ధి | /chittashuddhi/ |
| Tamil | பொய் பேசல் | /poi pēcal/ |
| Kannada | ಊಹೆ | /ūhe/ |
| Malayalam | കള്ളം പറയുക | /kaḷḷaṁ paṟayuka/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Regional accents may influence the way "dissimulation" is pronounced, with variations in stress or vowel sounds, particularly in non-standard dialects.
Historical Usage
Originally derived from the Latin word "dissimulatio," the term "dissimulation" has been used in English since the late 1500s, primarily in the context of philosophy and politics, to describe the deliberate concealment of one’s true intentions or feelings.
Cultural Nuances
Culturally, dissimulation can be viewed either as a necessary skill in diplomacy and social interactions or as a morally dubious practice. In some societies, it is considered a virtue to maintain face or uphold social harmony through dissimulation, while others may see it as an act of dishonesty.
More Information
Dissimulation plays a significant role in literature and politics, often representing characters who conceal their true motivations. In modern psychology, it is studied as part of social and communication behavior, examining how people use dissimulation in everyday life to navigate complex social environments.