Sentence examples for feigned attitude from inspiring English sources

There's a consensus among her friends that humor is the de-rigueur response, a way to demonstrate "chill" — detachment, a feigned attitude of control in situations designed to wrest it from them.

Although Malena, who wasn't born in the town, is intensely aware of the adoration (as well of the wives' jealousy), she feigns an attitude of indifference and silently goes her own way.

Why? Who cares?" she ponders, feigning an ambivalent, pretentious attitude familiar to most people who've frequented a gallery opening.

Mr. Melendez feigned shock.

Anthony feigned confusion.

Milanovic feigned indignation.

Israel feigned ignorance.

Stewart feigned ignorance.

He feigned sleep.

The reporters feigned sensitivity.

Milosevic feigned astonishment: "Me?