Definition & Meaning of "pseudo"in English

pseudo

appearing to be genuine or legitimate but actually not

feigned

pretended

sham

simulated

Examples

The pseudo scientist was caught making false claims about his research.

Pseudo

a person who pretends to be something they are not, often to deceive others or appear more knowledgeable than they truly are

fake

fraud

impostor

pretender

sham

Examples

The pseudo in the group constantly tried to sound more experienced than everyone else.

pseudo-

used to describe something that is fake or pretending to be something it is not

Examples

The theory was dismissed as pseudo-science by experts.

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