pseudoinnocent

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English

Etymology

From pseudo- +‎ innocent.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

pseudoinnocent

  1. Having a false appearance of innocence.

Noun

pseudoinnocent (plural pseudoinnocents)

  1. (rare) A person who conveys a false air of innocence.
    • 1996, Hans Urs von Balthasar, Bernanos: An Ecclesial Existence:
      I will not play Giono's game or that of some country literary aristocrat or that of the pseudoinnocents who dance their attendance upon the Academy as they would upon an aged wealthy aunt []