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Factitious

usgb/fækˈtɪʃəs/Volume
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Emotional Impact

Use 'factitious' to emphasize that an action is insincere and may evoke distrust.

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His factitious concern for the charity was purely for public image.
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Negative Nuance

'Factitious' often hints at a negative judgment towards something unreal or contrived.

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The novel's characters felt factitious and unconvincing.
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Avoid Misuse

Don't confuse 'factitious' with 'factual'. 'Factitious' means artificial, not factual or real.

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She gave a factitious account of events, which raised suspicions.
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