Dissembler

usgb/dɪˈsemblər/
noun

A person who hides their real thoughts and feelings.

Despite his cheerful demeanor, he was a dissembler, never showing his true emotions.
Visual representation of "dissembler" - A person who hides their real thoughts and feelings.

Often appears as...

  • skilful dissembler
  • practised dissembler

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Formal, Disapproving

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Hidden Intentions

Dissemblers may appear trustworthy, but covertly manipulate or deceive others.

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The spy was a dissembler, befriending others only to gather intelligence.
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Negative Connotation

Using 'dissembler' suggests a lack of honesty and may imply criticism.

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Nobody trusted the politician because they considered him a dissembler at heart.
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Faux Friendliness

A dissembler might act friendly for personal gain, not from genuine feeling.

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She played the dissembler, smiling at co-workers while plotting their downfall.
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