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pseudoinnocent en · ADJ

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Etymology

From pseudo- + innocent.

Meanings

1. Having a false appearance of innocence.

Relateds

pseudoinnocence

pseudoinnocent en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From pseudo- + innocent.

Meanings

1. (rare) A person who conveys a false air of innocence.
   • 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 […] 1996, Hans Urs von Balthasar, Bernanos: An Ecclesial Existence:

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